Isaiah 41:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.

American Standard Version (1901)

I am the first that saith unto Zion, Behold, behold them; and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

Bible in Basic English

I was the first to give word of it to Zion, and I gave the good news to Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

I was the first to announce to Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ I was the one who brought to Jerusalem the good news.

Geneva Bible 1599

I am the first, that saieth to Zion, Beholde, beholde them: and I will giue to Ierusalem one that shall bring good tidings.

King James (Authorized) Version

The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

One Unity Resource Bible

I am the first to say to Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], ‘Behold, look at them;’ and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem [City of peace].

Translation for Translators

I was the first one to tell the people of Jerusalem, ‘Listen to this! I have appointed a messenger to tell good news to you!’

Unlocked Literal Bible

I first said to Zion, “Look here they are;” I sent a herald to Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible

The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

World English Bible

I am the first to say to Zion, ‘Behold, look at them;’ and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation

First to Zion, Behold, behold them, And to Jerusalem one proclaiming tidings I give,

Context

Meaningless Idols

²⁶Who has declared this from the beginning, so that we may know, and from times past, so that we may say: ‘He was right’? No one announced it, no one foretold it, no one heard your words. ²⁷I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news. ²⁸When I look, there is no one; there is no counselor among them; when I ask them, they have nothing to say.

Summary

In Isaiah 41:27, God challenges the false gods and idols to prove their power by predicting the future events. This verse highlights the sovereignty and omniscience of God, who alone can declare what will happen before it occurs. It serves as a reminder of God's unmatched authority and wisdom, contrasting with the powerless and lifeless idols created by human hands. Ultimately, Isaiah 41:27 reaffirms the trustworthiness of God's word and His ability to fulfill His promises, demonstrating His superiority over all false gods.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them "I first to Zion gave the word, Behold they are here" - This verse is somewhat obscure by the transposition of the parts of the sentence, and the peculiar manner in which it is divided into two parallel lines. The verb at the end of the sentence belongs to both parts; and the phrase, Behold, they are here! is parallel to the messenger of glad tidings; and stands like it, as the accusative case to the verb. The following paraphrase will explain the form and the sense of it. "I first, by my prophets, give notice of these events, saying, Behold, they are at hand! and I give to Jerusalem a messenger of glad tidings."

Isaiah 41:27

Meaningless Idols

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.

American Standard Version (1901)

I am the first that saith unto Zion, Behold, behold them; and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

Bible in Basic English

I was the first to give word of it to Zion, and I gave the good news to Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

I was the first to announce to Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ I was the one who brought to Jerusalem the good news.

Geneva Bible 1599

I am the first, that saieth to Zion, Beholde, beholde them: and I will giue to Ierusalem one that shall bring good tidings.

King James (Authorized) Version

The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

One Unity Resource Bible

I am the first to say to Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], ‘Behold, look at them;’ and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem [City of peace].

Translation for Translators

I was the first one to tell the people of Jerusalem, ‘Listen to this! I have appointed a messenger to tell good news to you!’

Unlocked Literal Bible

I first said to Zion, “Look here they are;” I sent a herald to Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible

The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

World English Bible

I am the first to say to Zion, ‘Behold, look at them;’ and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation

First to Zion, Behold, behold them, And to Jerusalem one proclaiming tidings I give,