Isaiah 49:19
Isaiah 49:19 in Multiple Translations
For your ruined and desolate places and your ravaged land will now indeed be too small for your people, and those who devoured you will be far away.
For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction, shall even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be far away.
For, as for thy waste and thy desolate places, and thy land that hath been destroyed, surely now shalt thou be too strait for the inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be far away.
For though the waste places of your land have been given to destruction, now you will not be wide enough for your people, and those who made you waste will be far away.
Your ruined towns and abandoned places and devastated lands will be crowded with people, while those who took over your country will be long gone.
For thy desolations, and thy waste places, and thy land destroied, shall surely be now narow for them that shall dwell in it, and they that did deuoure thee, shalbe farre away.
Because thy wastes, and thy desolate places, And the land of thy ruins, Surely now are straitened because of inhabitants, And far off have been those consuming thee.
“For, as for your waste and your desolate places, and your land that has been destroyed, surely now that land will be too small for the inhabitants, and those who swallowed you up will be far away.
For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction, shall even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be far away.
For thy deserts, and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction shall now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be chased far away.
Your land has been ruined and caused to become desolate/abandoned [DOU], but some day it will be filled with people, and those who conquered you will be far away.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 49:19
Study Notes — Isaiah 49:19
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- Isaiah 49:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 49:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 49:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 49:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 49:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 49:19
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 49:19
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 49:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 49:19
- Sermons on Isaiah 49:19
Context — The Servant and Light to the Gentiles
19For your ruined and desolate places and your ravaged land will now indeed be too small for your people, and those who devoured you will be far away.
20Yet the children of your bereavement will say in your hearing, ‘This place is too small for us; make room for us to live here.’ 21Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled and rejected. So who has reared them? Look, I was left all alone, so where did they come from?’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 10:10 | I will bring them back from Egypt and gather them from Assyria. I will bring them to Gilead and Lebanon until no more room is found for them. |
| 2 | Isaiah 54:1–2 | “Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. “Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 30:18–19 | This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place. Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled. |
| 4 | Psalms 56:1–2 | Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack. My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. |
| 5 | Isaiah 51:3 | For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song. |
| 6 | Isaiah 49:25–26 | Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” |
| 7 | Hosea 1:10–11 | Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered together, and they will appoint for themselves one leader, and will go up out of the land. For great will be the day of Jezreel. |
| 8 | Zechariah 2:4 | and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it. |
| 9 | Zechariah 2:11 | “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 36:9–15 | For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown. I will multiply the people upon you—the house of Israel in its entirety. The cities will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt. I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. Yes, I will cause My people Israel to walk upon you; they will possess you, and you will be their inheritance, and you will no longer deprive them of their children. For this is what the Lord GOD says: Because people say to you, ‘You devour men and deprive your nation of its children,’ therefore you will no longer devour men or deprive your nation of its children, declares the Lord GOD. I will no longer allow the taunts of the nations to be heard against you, and you will no longer endure the reproach of the peoples or cause your nation to stumble, declares the Lord GOD.” |
Isaiah 49:19 Summary
Isaiah 49:19 is a promise from God that He will restore and increase the population of His people, to the point where their current land will be too small. This verse reminds us that God is our Redeemer and Restorer, who can take ruined and desolate places and make them new and flourishing, just as He promises in Jeremiah 31:12. As we trust in God's promises, we can have hope that He will bring about restoration and increase in our own lives, just as He did for the Israelites. This is similar to what we see in Psalm 126:1-3, where the Lord restores the fortunes of His people and fills their mouths with laughter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the ruined and desolate places to be too small for the people?
This verse, Isaiah 49:19, indicates that God will restore and increase the population of His people to the point where their current land will be insufficient, much like the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 17:5-6, where God says He will make Abraham the father of many nations.
Who are those who devoured the people of God?
In the context of Isaiah 49:19, those who devoured the people of God likely refer to the enemies of Israel, such as the Babylonians or Assyrians, who oppressed and persecuted them, similar to what is described in Isaiah 1:7-8, where the land is left desolate by foreign invaders.
Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites or does it have a broader application?
While Isaiah 49:19 is specifically addressed to the Israelites, its themes of restoration and redemption can also be applied to the church, as seen in Ephesians 2:13-14, where Gentiles are brought near to God through the blood of Christ.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Isaiah 49?
Isaiah 49:19 is part of a larger section that describes the restoration of Israel and the coming of the Messiah, as seen in Isaiah 49:1-7, where the Servant of the Lord is introduced as the one who will bring light to the nations and redemption to Israel.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'ruined and desolate places' in my life that God wants to restore?
- How can I trust God to bring about restoration and increase in my life, just as He promises in Isaiah 49:19?
- What are some ways that I can 'make room' for God to work in my life, as the children of bereavement ask in Isaiah 49:20?
- How can I apply the promise of Isaiah 49:19 to my own life, knowing that God is my Redeemer and Restorer?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 49:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 49:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 49:19
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 49:19
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 49:19
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 49:19
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 49:19
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 49:19
Sermons on Isaiah 49:19
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The Gospel by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three results of the gospel that flow into our lives: restructuring of the heart, removal of sin, and reversal of values. The restructurin |
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Breaking Out of the Boundaries by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the tendency of Christians to resist change and cling to the familiar. He uses the analogy of bears on a canoe trip to illustrate this point. |
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The Arm of the Lord - Part 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the theme of resurrection and its significance in the Bible. He highlights various instances in the New Testament where the resurrection of J |
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The Arm of the Lord - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the new prospect and hope that comes with the foundation laid by the cross. The Lord is focused on recovering, restoring, and rebuilding His p |
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Isaiah Chapter 62 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing the church from God's perspective, despite our current circumstances. He reminds the audience that God is working to |
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(Galatians) Ch4:8-Ch5:13 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of being a child of God and the responsibility that comes with it. He emphasizes that although we may call God our Father and liv |
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Back to Jerusalem Vision by Brother Yun | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having faith in God's promises and being obedient to His calling, even in the face of challenges and persecution. It encourages believers t |






