Isaiah 41:5
Isaiah 41:5 in Multiple Translations
The islands see and fear; the ends of the earth tremble. They approach and come forward.
The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.
The isles have seen, and fear; the ends of the earth tremble; they draw near, and come.
The sea-lands saw it, and were in fear; the ends of the earth were shaking: they came near.
The islands watch in fear, the distant lands tremble. They get together and consult.
The yles sawe it, and did feare, and the ends of the earth were abashed, drew neere, and came.
Seen have isles and fear, ends of the earth tremble, They have drawn near, yea, they come.
The islands have seen, and fear. The ends of the earth tremble. They approach, and come.
The isles saw it , and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.
The islands saw it, and feared, the ends of the earth were astonished, they drew near, and came.
People who live on [PRS] islands in the ocean are afraid while they watch. People in remote areas tremble and gather together.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 41:5
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Isaiah 41:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רָא֤וּ
אִיִּים֙
וְ/יִירָ֔אוּ
קְצ֥וֹת
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
יֶחֱרָ֑דוּ
קָרְב֖וּ
וַ/יֶּאֱתָיֽוּ/ן
רָא֤וּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
אִיִּים֙
ʼîy
H339
coastland
N-mp
וְ/יִירָ֔אוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
קְצ֥וֹת
qâtsâh
H7098
end
N-cp
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
יֶחֱרָ֑דוּ
chârad
H2729
to tremble
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
קָרְב֖וּ
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וַ/יֶּאֱתָיֽוּ/ן
ʼâthâh
H857
to come
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 41:5
רָא֤וּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אִיִּים֙
ʼîy
H339
"coastland"
N-mp
This word refers to a habitable spot, such as a coast, island, or dry land. It is used to describe desirable places in the Bible, like a country or region.
Definition: coast, island, shore, region
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: country, isle, island. See also: Genesis 10:5; Isaiah 51:5; Psalms 72:10.
וְ/יִירָ֔אוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
קְצ֥וֹת
qâtsâh
H7098
"end"
N-cp
In the book of Isaiah, this word means the end or termination of something. It can also refer to a corner or edge of a territory. This word is used to describe the limits of God's creation.
Definition: 1) end, extremity 1a) end 1b) from the whole of, from among (of what is included between extremities)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: coast, corner, (selv-) edge, lowest, (uttermost) participle See also: Exodus 25:18; Exodus 39:18; Psalms 19:7.
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
יֶחֱרָ֑דוּ
chârad
H2729
"to tremble"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to tremble with fear or anxiety, like when the Israelites trembled at Mount Sinai. It can also mean to hasten or be careful. In the Bible, it appears in Exodus and other books.
Definition: 1) to tremble, quake, move about, be afraid, be startled, be terrified 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tremble, quake (of a mountain) 1a2) to tremble (of people) 1a3) to be anxiously careful 1a4) to go or come trembling (with prep) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to tremble 1b2) to drive in terror, rout (an army)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: be (make) afraid, be careful, discomfit, fray (away), quake, tremble. See also: Genesis 27:33; Isaiah 17:2; Isaiah 10:29.
קָרְב֖וּ
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
וַ/יֶּאֱתָיֽוּ/ן
ʼâthâh
H857
"to come"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
To arrive or come to a place, it can also mean to bring something. It is used in the Bible to describe the coming of people, events, or things.
Definition: 1) to come, arrive 1a) (Qal) to come (of men, time, beasts, calamity) 1b) (Hiphil) to bring Aramaic equivalent: a.tah (אֲתָה "to come" H0858)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (be-, things to) come (upon), bring. See also: Deuteronomy 33:2; Isaiah 41:5; Psalms 68:32.
Study Notes — Isaiah 41:5
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- Context
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- Isaiah 41:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 41:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 41:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 41:5
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 41:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
- Sermons on Isaiah 41:5
Context — God’s Help to Israel
3He pursues them, going on safely, hardly touching the path with his feet.
4Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last— I am He.”
5The islands see and fear; the ends of the earth tremble. They approach and come forward.
6Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!” 7The craftsman encourages the goldsmith, and he who wields the hammer cheers him who strikes the anvil, saying of the welding, “It is good.” He nails it down so it will not be toppled.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 26:15–16 | This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Will not the coastlands quake at the sound of your downfall, when the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst? All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled over you. |
| 2 | Psalms 65:8 | Those who live far away fear Your wonders; You make the dawn and sunset shout for joy. |
| 3 | Psalms 66:3 | Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You. |
| 4 | Joshua 5:1 | Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and their spirits failed for fear of the Israelites. |
| 5 | Psalms 67:7 | God blesses us, that all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. |
| 6 | Exodus 15:14 | The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia. |
| 7 | Genesis 10:5 | From these, the maritime peoples separated into their territories, according to their languages, by clans within their nations. |
| 8 | Joshua 2:10 | For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. |
Isaiah 41:5 Summary
Isaiah 41:5 tells us that when the islands and the ends of the earth see God's power, they are filled with fear and awe, and they come forward to acknowledge His greatness. This verse reminds us that God is the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator of the universe, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 104:24. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn to approach God with humility and reverence, recognizing His sovereignty over our lives, just as the nations do in this passage. By doing so, we can come to know God in a deeper way and experience His power and love in our lives, as promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the islands and the ends of the earth tremble in Isaiah 41:5?
The islands and the ends of the earth tremble because they see the power and majesty of God, as described in Isaiah 40:28, and are in awe of His greatness, leading them to fear and approach Him.
What is the significance of the phrase 'the ends of the earth' in this verse?
The phrase 'the ends of the earth' refers to the farthest reaches of the globe, emphasizing that God's power and influence extend to all corners of the world, as seen in Psalm 22:27 and Isaiah 45:22.
How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty and control?
This verse highlights God's sovereignty and control over all nations and peoples, as stated in Daniel 4:35, and demonstrates that He is the one who inspires fear and awe in those who recognize His power.
What is the tone of the islands and the ends of the earth as they approach God?
The tone of the islands and the ends of the earth as they approach God is one of reverence and humility, as they recognize their place before the Almighty God, similar to the response of the nations in Isaiah 2:2-4 and Micah 4:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on this verse, what are some ways that I can demonstrate a similar reverence and awe for God's power and majesty in my own life?
- How can I, like the islands and the ends of the earth, approach God with humility and recognize His sovereignty over my life and circumstances?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to tremble before God, recognizing His power and authority, and seek to align myself with His will?
- In what ways can I, like the nations in this verse, come forward and acknowledge God's greatness, and encourage others to do the same?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 41:5
The isles saw it, and feared,.... Not the victory which Abraham got over the kings; nor Cyrus's expedition against Babylon, and other nations, and his deliverance of the Jews; but the progress of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 41:5
The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came. The isles saw it, and feared - that they would be subdued. Drew near, and came - together, for mutual defense.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
The isles, even remote countries, as , saw it; discerned the mighty work of God in delivering his people, and overthrowing their enemies, in so wonderful a manner. Feared, lest they should be involved in the same calamity, as being conscious to themselves that they also were enemies to God’ s people. Drew near, and came; they gathered themselves together to consult for their common safety, and to maintain the cause of their idols, whom by this instance they perceived in great jeopardy.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
Isaiah 41:5 The isles saw [it], and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.Ver. 5. The isles saw it.] The heathens were convinced by the former arguments, yet not converted; they were afraid, and yet they came together to confirm themselves mutually in their abominable idolatries. Yea, they drew near.] As it were, to justify their idolatries before the Lord. Such is the desperate obstinace of obdurate sinners. Pharaoh menaced Moses, even during that palpable darkness. The Philistines were afraid when they saw the ark of the covenant brought into the field, and yet they encourage one another to fight against Israel. The thief on the cross was under the arrest of death, and yet railed. Felix trembled, and yet expected a bribe from St Paul. There is a cold sweat sitteth on all the limbs of Antichrist at this day, and yet they repent not of their idolatries, nor murders, nor sorceries, nor fornication, nor thefts, but defend them all they can.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
(5) The isles saw it, and feared . . .—The words paint the terror caused by the rapid conquests of Cyrus, but the terror led, as the following verses show, to something very different from the acknowledgment of the Eternal. As the sailors in the ship of Tarshish called each man on his God (Jonah 1:5), so each nation turned to its oracles and its shrines. The gods had to be propitiated by new statues, and a fresh impetus was given to the manufacture of idols, probably for the purpose of being carried forth to battle as a protection. (Comp. 1 Samuel 4:5-7; Herod. i. 26.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
Verse 5. Were afraid - "And they were terrified"] Three MSS. have ויחרדו vaiyecheridu, adding the conjunction ו vau, which restores the second member of the sentence to its true poetical form.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 41:5
5–7. The alarm of the nations leads to the production of fresh images. The view that Isaiah 41:6-7 form part of ch. Isaiah 40:18-20 has already been mentioned. With regard to the suitability of the verses in their present connexion, opinions differ. While some consider the scene an appropriate sequel to Isaiah 41:1-4, and its irony exquisite and well-timed, others find the irony overstrained, and doubt if even the most benighted idolaters could be represented as seeking to arrest the advance of Cyrus by making “a particularly good and strong set of gods.” And it must be admitted that the transition from an assembly of peoples to the inside of an idol factory is extremely abrupt. The view in question gives a somewhat different turn to Isaiah 41:6 and probably necessitates the excision of Isa 41:5.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 41:5
The isles saw it - The distant nations (see the note at Isaiah 41:1).
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 41:5
5-7. Some suppose the idolatrous party of the heathen world respond at this point. But it seems more suitable to consider Jehovah’s argument not yet ended.
Sermons on Isaiah 41:5
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The Glory of God by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding joy and delight in God's righteousness, justice, and lovingkindness that fills the earth. She emphasizes the beauty of God's works and t |
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The Lord's Times by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the beauty and majesty of God's creation in the morning, emphasizing the joy and rejoicing that comes with witnessing the dawn break and the sun ri |
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Unbelievers Contemn the Glory and Excellency of Christ by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about how unbelievers contempt the glory and excellency of Christ, highlighting their refusal to acknowledge the greatness of Christ's person, work, and o |
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Letter 99 by James Bourne | James Bourne emphasizes the prevalence of superficial religious professions and the need for true humility and repentance before God. He highlights the importance of recognizing ou |
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Guilt and Freedom by David Roper | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the book of Joshua and the thrilling days of Israel's conquest of the land. He emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience as crucial |