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Isaiah 49:3

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Isaiah 49:3 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.”

King James Version KJV

And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.

American Standard Version ASV

and he said unto me, Thou art my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And he said to me, You are my servant, Israel, in whom my glory will be seen;

Free Bible Version FBV

He told me, “You are my servant, Israel, and I will reveal my glory through you.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And sayd vnto me, Thou art my seruaunt, Israel, for I will be glorious in thee.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And He saith to me, 'My servant Thou art, O Israel, In whom I beautify Myself.'

World English Bible WEB

He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And said to me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he said to me: Thou art my servant Israel, for in thee will I glory.

Translation for Translators T4T

He said to me, “You will serve my Israeli people, and you will cause people to honor me.”

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Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 49:3

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Isaiah 49:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר לִ֖/י עַבְדִּ/י אָ֑תָּה יִשְׂרָאֵ֕ל אֲשֶׁר בְּ/ךָ֖ אֶתְפָּאָֽר
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר ʼâmar H559 to say Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לִ֖/י Prep | Suff
עַבְדִּ/י ʻebed H5650 servant/slave N-ms | Suff
אָ֑תָּה ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron
יִשְׂרָאֵ֕ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
בְּ/ךָ֖ Prep | Suff
אֶתְפָּאָֽר pâʼar H6286 to beautify V-Hithpael-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 49:3

וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לִ֖/י "" Prep | Suff
עַבְדִּ/י ʻebed H5650 "servant/slave" N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
אָ֑תָּה ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֕ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בְּ/ךָ֖ "" Prep | Suff
אֶתְפָּאָֽר pâʼar H6286 "to beautify" V-Hithpael-Imperf-1cs
This verb means to make something beautiful or to boast about oneself. It can also mean to explain or make something clear. In the Bible, it is used to describe pride or beauty. The KJV translates it as 'beautify' or 'glorify'.
Definition: 1) to glorify, beautify, adorn 1a) (Piel) to glorify, beautify 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to glorify oneself 1b2) to get glory to oneself, be glorified
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: beautify, boast self, go over the boughs, glorify (self), glory, vaunt self. See also: Exodus 8:5; Isaiah 49:3; Psalms 149:4.

Study Notes — Isaiah 49:3

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1 Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
2 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
3 Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.
4 Isaiah 52:13 Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
5 John 17:1 When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.
6 Zechariah 3:8 Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
7 John 17:4 I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.
8 John 13:31–32 When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify the Son in Himself—and will glorify Him at once.
9 Isaiah 53:10 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
10 Luke 2:10–14 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Isaiah 49:3 Summary

[In Isaiah 49:3, God calls the Servant 'Israel', which means the Servant represents God's people and will fulfill God's promises to them, as seen in Romans 11:26. This Servant is Jesus Christ, who came to earth to display God's glory and save His people, as seen in John 1:14 and Hebrews 1:3. Through Jesus, God's glory is revealed to the world, and we can see God's character and love in Him, as seen in John 17:1-5. As we look to Jesus, we can trust that God is working in our lives to fulfill His purposes and display His glory, just like He did through the Servant.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Servant being referred to in Isaiah 49:3?

The Servant in Isaiah 49:3 is a reference to Jesus Christ, who is also referred to as the Servant of the Lord in other parts of the Bible, such as Isaiah 42:1 and Isaiah 52:13, and is the one through whom God will display His glory, as seen in John 17:1-5.

What does it mean for God to display His glory through the Servant?

When God says He will display His glory through the Servant, it means that the Servant will be the means by which God reveals His character, power, and love to the world, as seen in Isaiah 40:5 and Ezekiel 28:22, and this is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 1:3.

How does this verse relate to the rest of Isaiah 49?

Isaiah 49:3 is a pivotal verse in the chapter, as it establishes the identity and role of the Servant, which is then expanded upon in the following verses, such as Isaiah 49:5-6, where the Servant's mission to restore Israel and be a light to the nations is described, and this mission is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Luke 2:32 and Acts 13:47.

What is the significance of the name 'Israel' being used to refer to the Servant?

The name 'Israel' being used to refer to the Servant in Isaiah 49:3 signifies that the Servant represents the true Israel, the people of God, and that through the Servant, God's covenant promises to Israel will be fulfilled, as seen in Romans 11:26 and Galatians 6:16.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean for God to display His glory in my life, and how can I be a vessel for His glory to be revealed to others?
  2. How does the idea of being a servant of the Lord challenge or comfort me, and what are some ways I can live out this calling in my daily life?
  3. What are some ways that Jesus Christ, as the ultimate Servant, displayed God's glory during His time on earth, and what can I learn from His example?
  4. How can I, like the Servant in Isaiah 49:3, trust in God's plan and purpose for my life, even when I don't fully understand it, and what role does faith play in this process?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 49:3

And said unto me,.... Both in the everlasting council, and when he made a covenant with him in eternity; when he found him and anointed him, and laid help on him; and also when he brought him, his

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 49:3

And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 49:3

As the name of David is sometimes given to his successors, , and particularly to Christ, , and Jacob is called, as many think, by the name of his grandfather, Abraham, , and the name of Isaac is given to his posterity, ; so here the name of Israel may not unfitly be given to Christ, not only because he descended from his loins, but also because he was the true and the great Israel, who, in a more eminent manner, prevailed with God, that name signifies, of whom Jacob, who was first called Israel, was but a type. And as the name of Christ, the Head, is sometimes given to the body, the church, as ; so it is not strange if, on the contrary, the name of Israel, which properly belongs to the church, be given to Christ the Head of it. But this word may be otherwise rendered, being joined either, 1. With the foregoing words, Thou art my servant unto, or in, or for Israel, i.e. to bring them back unto me, from whom they have revolted; or, 2. With the following words; it is Israel, in whom I will glorify myself by thee.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 49:3

Isaiah 49:3 And said unto me, Thou [art] my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.Ver. 3. Thou art my servant, O Israel,] i.e., O Christ, who best deservest to be called by that name, who art also the head of the elect, that Israel of God.

Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 49:3

(3) Thou art my servant, O Israel.—Not that the “Servant” is merely the nation, but that he fulfils its ideal. “Israel” had begun with being an individual name. It should be so once more in the person of Him who would be truly “a prince with God.” In whom I will be glorified.—Better, in whom I will glorify myself. The words find a conscious echo in John 13:31-32; John 17:1-5.

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 49:3

3. The word Israel may be read either as a vocative or as a continuation of the predicate: “(Thou art) Israel &c.” (see R.V.). On either view it presents insuperable difficulties to those who hold that the Servant is an individual. To say that as the supreme personage of Israel’s history he receives the name “Israel” is an arbitrary explanation, which is not to be justified by the observation that the name originally belonged to an individual. Since, however, the most important idea of the verse is contained in the words my servant, to which the clause in whom I will be glorified (better: glorify myself) naturally attaches itself, it is possible that Israel may be a gloss, and for that reason no great stress can be laid on the word as an argument for the national interpretation of the passage.

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 49:3

And said unto me - That is, as I suppose, to the Messiah. God said to him that he was his servant; he by whom he would be particularly glorified and honored.

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 49:3

3. Thou art my servant, O Israel — Already has it been seen, (Isaiah 42:1,) that Israel as a nation formed with our prophet a basis idea contained in the terms, servant of Jehovah; then, true to his

Sermons on Isaiah 49:3

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Al Whittinghill Acid Test Series 7 of 8 - Waiting on God by Al Whittinghill In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of translating truth into living reality. He encourages listeners to make room in their lives for the Word of God and draw nea
John Nelson Darby Matthew 2 by John Nelson Darby John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of Jesus' birth as the fulfillment of prophecies, highlighting His recognition as King of the Jews by Gentiles while the Jewish leader
A.B. Simpson Isaiah Chapter 20 the Servant of the Lord by A.B. Simpson A.B. Simpson emphasizes the multifaceted role of the 'servant of the Lord' as depicted in Isaiah, highlighting that this title applies to Israel, Jesus Christ, and individual belie
David Wilkerson He Will Not Break a Bruised Reed by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a man who is going through a difficult time and is feeling hopeless. Despite his despair, God patiently waits for 40 days and 40
J. Oswald Sanders The Servant Leader by J. Oswald Sanders In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love and optimism in leadership. He uses Jesus as an example of a good leader who faced discouragements but remained optim
A.W. Tozer Creatures Out of the Fire by A.W. Tozer In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus Christ as the ultimate model of humanity. He describes how sin can distort and mar the true beauty of hum
A.W. Tozer Humanity of Jesus - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer In this sermon, the preacher discusses the purpose of sending out missionaries. He emphasizes that missionaries are sent to proclaim the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
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