Isaiah 49:11
Isaiah 49:11 in Multiple Translations
I will turn all My mountains into roads, and My highways will be raised up.
And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.
And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.
And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways will be lifted up.
I will turn all my mountains into a road; my highways will be really high!
And I will make all my mountaines, as a way, and my paths shalbe exalted.
And I have made all My mountains for a way, And My highways are lifted up.
I will make all my mountains a road, and my highways shall be exalted.
And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.
And I will make all my mountains a way, and my paths shall be exalted.
And I will cause the mountains to become as though they were level roads, and I will prepare good highways for my people to travel on, to return to Jerusalem.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 49:11
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Isaiah 49:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שַׂמְתִּ֥י
כָל
הָרַ֖/י
לַ/דָּ֑רֶךְ
וּ/מְסִלֹּתַ֖/י
יְרֻמֽוּ/ן
וְ/שַׂמְתִּ֥י
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָרַ֖/י
har
H2022
mountain
N-mp | Suff
לַ/דָּ֑רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
וּ/מְסִלֹּתַ֖/י
mᵉçillâh
H4546
highway
Conj | N-fp | Suff
יְרֻמֽוּ/ן
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 49:11
וְ/שַׂמְתִּ֥י
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָרַ֖/י
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-mp | Suff
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
לַ/דָּ֑רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
וּ/מְסִלֹּתַ֖/י
mᵉçillâh
H4546
"highway"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
This word means a raised highway or public road, like the ones built by King Solomon. It is used in books like Numbers and Isaiah to describe paths and roadways.
Definition: highway, raised way, public road
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: causeway, course, highway, path, terrace. See also: Numbers 20:19; Psalms 84:6; Proverbs 16:17.
יְרֻמֽוּ/ן
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
Study Notes — Isaiah 49:11
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- Context
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- Isaiah 49:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 49:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 49:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 49:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 49:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 49:11
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 49:11
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 49:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 49:11
- Sermons on Isaiah 49:11
Context — The Servant and Light to the Gentiles
9to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill.
10They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.
11I will turn all My mountains into roads, and My highways will be raised up.
12Behold, they will come from far away, from the north and from the west, and from the land of Aswan. ” 13Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 11:16 | There will be a highway for the remnant of His people who remain from Assyria, as there was for Israel when they came up from the land of Egypt. |
| 2 | Isaiah 62:10 | Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations! |
| 3 | Isaiah 35:8–10 | And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it— only those who walk in the Way— and fools will not stray onto it. No lion will be there, and no vicious beast will go up on it. Such will not be found there, but the redeemed will walk upon it. So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. |
| 4 | Luke 3:4–5 | as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. Every valley shall be filled in, and every mountain and hill made low. The crooked ways shall be made straight, and the rough ways smooth. |
| 5 | Isaiah 57:14 | And it will be said, “Build it up, build it up, prepare the way, take every obstacle out of the way of My people.” |
| 6 | Psalms 107:7 | He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live. |
| 7 | Isaiah 40:3–4 | A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. |
| 8 | John 14:6 | Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. |
| 9 | Isaiah 43:19 | Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. |
| 10 | Psalms 107:4 | Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no path to a city in which to dwell. |
Isaiah 49:11 Summary
This verse means that God is promising to make a way for His people, even when the road ahead seems impossible. He will take the tough and rocky parts of our journey and make them smooth and easy to travel, just like He promises in Proverbs 3:6 to make our paths straight. This is a reminder that God is always with us and wants to guide and care for us, as seen in Psalm 32:8 where He promises to instruct us and teach us in the way we should go. By trusting in God's power and love, we can have confidence that He will make a way for us, no matter what obstacles we face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to turn His mountains into roads?
This phrase is a metaphor for God removing obstacles and making a way for His people to journey through life, as seen in Isaiah 40:4 where it says He will make the rough ground level and the rugged terrain a broad valley.
How does this verse relate to the promise of comfort in Isaiah 49:13?
The transformation of mountains into roads is a demonstration of God's compassion and comfort for His people, as He prepares a safe and easy path for them to follow, similar to the promise in Psalm 23:4 where He leads us through the valley of the shadow of death.
Is this verse only for the Israelites or does it apply to all believers?
While the context is addressed to Israel, the principle of God making a way for His people is applicable to all believers, as seen in Hebrews 13:20-21 where God is described as the One who equips us with everything good to do His will.
How can we trust that God will make a way for us when we face difficulties?
We can trust in God's faithfulness and provision, just as He has promised in Jeremiah 29:11 to give us a future and a hope, and as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:33 to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to us.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'mountains' in my life that I feel are insurmountable, and how can I trust God to turn them into roads?
- In what ways can I reflect God's heart of compassion and comfort to those around me who are struggling?
- How does the promise of God's guidance and provision in this verse encourage me to trust Him in uncertain times?
- What are some ways I can 'shout for joy' and 'rejoice' like the heavens and earth in Isaiah 49:13, even in the midst of challenges?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 49:11
And I will make all my mountains a way,.... Or "for", or "into a way" (e); signifying that they should be dug through or levelled, and a way made through them, over them, or upon them, for his people
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 49:11
And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. My - all things are God's. Mountains a way - I will remove all obstructions out of the way (Isaiah 40:4).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 49:11
I will remove all hinderances, and prepare the way for them, by levelling high grounds, and raising low grounds; of which see on ,4.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 49:11
Isaiah 49:11 And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.Ver. 11. And I will make all my mountains.] I will remove all rubs, and lay all level: pacifica erunt omnia, faecunda et suavia; who would not then take up Christ’ s so easy a yoke? &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 49:11
(11) My mountains . . . my highways . . .—The pronoun asserts the universal lordship of Jehovah. The whole earth is His.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 49:11
11. The expression my mountains is difficult. An allusion to the mere fact of creation is not natural, and to understand it of the mountains of Palestine (as in ch. Isaiah 14:25) would limit the image to the last stage of the return journey. Possibly the text should be amended so as to read “mountains” simply. Cf. LXX. (ðᾶ ?í ὄ ?ñïò). my highways] See on ch. Isaiah 40:4.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 49:11
And I will make all my mountains a way - I will make all the mountains for a highway; or an even, level way. That is, he would remove all obstructions from their path.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 49:11
11. Mountains… highways — Ordinances in the Christian Church conspicuously illustrate exalted privileges under Messiah.
Sermons on Isaiah 49:11
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Through the Bible - Isaiah - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of believers in preparing people for the second coming of Jesus, comparing it to the way John the Baptist prepared for his first co |
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Make a Way by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about how God uses obstacles in our lives to serve His purpose, emphasizing that the challenges we face are often the very conditions needed for spiritua |
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How to Pray for Revival by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a young boy who unexpectedly takes over the pulpit and preaches with tears. His passionate message touches the hearts of both |
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Dealing With Offence by Albert Zehr | Albert Zehr preaches on the importance of dealing with offence in the church to prepare for God's mighty move. He emphasizes the need to remove stumbling blocks that hinder believe |
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Sermon Outline on Revelation 20:11 by Alexander Campbell | Alexander Campbell addresses the Christian Association of Washington, defending their principles and design for promoting a scriptural reformation. He refutes objections raised by |
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Lift Up a Standard for the People by William Edwin Boardman | William Edwin Boardman preaches on the importance of historical examples in the Bible, emphasizing how they serve as living forms of sin, holiness, truth, and falsehood for our ins |
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Zion's Gates and the King's Highway - Part 1 by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the symbolic representation of the Church of God in its triumphant and militant states as depicted in the visions of John and Isaiah. He delves into the |