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New American Standard Bible
And there is no
Who, if I ask, can
King James Version
For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counseller, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
Holman Bible
there is no counselor among them;
when I ask them, they have nothing to say.
International Standard Version
But when I look, there is no one among them there's no one to give counsel, no one to give an answer when I ask them.
A Conservative Version
And when I look, there is no man. Even among them there is no counselor, that, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
American Standard Version
And when I look, there is no man: even among them there is no counsellor, that, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
Amplified
“But when I look [on the pagan prophets and priests], there is no one [who could predict these events],
And there is no counselor
Who, if I ask, can give an answer.
Bible in Basic English
And I saw that there was no man, even no wise man among them, who might give an answer to my questions.
Darby Translation
And I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
Julia Smith Translation
And I shall see, and no man; and from these, and no counselor; and I shall ask them, and they will not turn back a word.
King James 2000
For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counselor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I look and there is no man, and [I look] among these and there is no counselor, that I might ask them and they might answer a word.
Modern King James verseion
For I looked, and there was no man; and of these no counselor was, that I might ask and they could answer.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But when I consider, there is not one among them that prophesieth; neither, when I ask him, that answereth one word.
NET Bible
I look, but there is no one, among them there is no one who serves as an adviser, that I might ask questions and receive answers.
New Heart English Bible
When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
The Emphasized Bible
So I look, And there is not, a Man! Even among these And there is none to advise, - That, when I ask them, can answer a word.
Webster
For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counselor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
World English Bible
When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I see that there is no man, Yea, of these that there is no counsellor, And I ask them, and they return word:
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 41:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Helps Israel
27
I was the first to tell Zion: Look, here they are! I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good news.
28
And there is no
Who, if I ask, can
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Cross References
Isaiah 63:5
I looked, but there was no help. I was astounded that there was no outside support. So my own arm (power) brought me salvation. My anger supported me.
Isaiah 40:13-14
Who has understood the mind of Jehovah, or has instructed him, as his counselor?
Isaiah 50:2
Why was no one here when I came? Why was no one here to answer when I called? Am I too weak to reclaim you? Do I not have the power to rescue you? I dry up the sea with my command, and I turn rivers into deserts. Their fish stink because there is no water, and people die of thirst.
Isaiah 59:16
He sees that there is no one to help. He is astounded that there is no one to intercede. So he saves him with his own power. His righteousness supports him.
Daniel 2:10-11
The Chaldeans answered: There is no man on earth who can do what the king requires. No king, lord, or ruler, has asked such a thing of any magician, or enchanter, or Chaldean.
Daniel 4:7-8
The magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and the soothsayers came to me. I told the dream to them. They did not explain the dream to me.
Daniel 5:8
All the king's wise men came. But they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.