Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
He saw that there was no one, and was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm brought him victory, and his righteous acts upheld him.
New American Standard Bible
And was astonished that there was no one to intercede;
Then His
And His righteousness upheld Him.
King James Version
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
Holman Bible
He was amazed that there was no one interceding;
so His own arm brought salvation,
and His own righteousness supported Him.
A Conservative Version
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor. Therefore his own arm brought salvation to him. And his righteousness, it upheld him.
American Standard Version
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his own arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it upheld him.
Amplified
He saw that there was no man,
And was amazed that there was no one to intercede [on behalf of truth and right];
Therefore His own arm brought salvation to Him,
And His own righteousness sustained Him.
Bible in Basic English
And he saw that there was no man, and was surprised that there was no one to take up their cause: so his arm gave salvation, and he made righteousness his support.
Darby Translation
And he saw that there was no man, and he wondered that there was no intercessor; and his arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness, it sustained him.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will see that not a man, and he will be astonished that none was supplicating: and his arm will save for him, and his justice it upheld him.
King James 2000
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he saw that there was no man, and he was appalled that there was no one who intercedes, so his arm came to assist him, and his righteousness {was what} sustained him.
Modern King James verseion
And He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor. Therefore His own arm brought salvation to Him; and His righteousness sustained Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He saw also, that there was no man which had pity thereof, or was grieved at it. And he held him by his own power, and cleaved to his own righteousness.
NET Bible
He sees there is no advocate; he is shocked that no one intervenes. So he takes matters into his own hands; his desire for justice drives him on.
New Heart English Bible
He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his own arm brought salvation to him; and his righteousness, it upheld him.
The Emphasized Bible
When he saw that there was no mighty man, Then was he astonished that there was none to interpose, - So his own arm brought him salvation, And his own righteousness, the same, upheld him;
Webster
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation to him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
World English Bible
He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his own arm brought salvation to him; and his righteousness, it upheld him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And He seeth that there is no man, And is astonished that there is no intercessor, And His own arm giveth salvation to Him, And His righteousness -- it sustained Him.
Themes
Anthropomorphisms » Miscellaneous acts and states of mind attributed to » Amazement
Armor » The lord armoring himself with righteousness and salvation
Christ » Reproves » Righteousness of
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only intercessor
Israel/jews » The lord redeeming israel
Only saviour » Absolutely indispensable » The only intercessor
Opposition » Those that oppose the lord
Righteousness » Christ » Was sustained by
Salvation » Is by Christ alone
Jesus Christ, Savior » Absolutely indispensable » The only intercessor
Topics
Interlinear
Ra'ah
Paga`
Z@rowa`
Yasha`
Ts@daqah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 59:16
Images Isaiah 59:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment And Redemption
15 Truth is missing, and whoever turns away from evil becomes a prey." "Then the LORD looked, and it displeased him that there was no justice. 16 He saw that there was no one, and was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm brought him victory, and his righteous acts upheld him. 17 He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in fury like a cloak.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 98:1
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done awesome deeds! His right hand and powerful arm have brought him victory.
Isaiah 52:10
The LORD has bared his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
Ezekiel 22:30
I sought for a man among them to build the wall and stand in the breach in my presence on behalf of the land so that it won't be destroyed, but I found no one,
Genesis 18:23-32
Abraham approached and asked, "Will you actually destroy the righteous along with the wicked?
Psalm 106:23
He would have destroyed them but for Moses, his chosen one, who stood in the breach before him to avert his destructive wrath.
Isaiah 41:28
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.
Isaiah 50:2
Why is it that when I came, no one was there? Why was there no answer when I called? Was my arm too short to redeem you? Do I lack the strength to rescue you? Look! By my mere rebuke I dry up the sea, I turn rivers into a desert. Their fish stink for lack of water and die of thirst.
Isaiah 63:3-5
"I have trodden the winepress alone, and from my people no one was with me, I trampled them in my anger and trod them down in my wrath; their lifeblood spattered on my garments, and I stained all my clothing.
Isaiah 64:7
There is no one who calls on your name or rouses himself to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have given us into the control of our iniquity.
Jeremiah 5:1
"Wander through the streets of Jerusalem. Look and investigate; search through her squares and see whether you find anyone even one person there doing justice and seeking truth. Then I'll forgive them.
Mark 6:6
He was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went around to the villages and continued teaching.