Isaiah 51:14
Isaiah 51:14 in Multiple Translations
The captive will soon be freed; he will not die in the dungeon, and his bread will not be lacking.
The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.
The captive exile shall speedily be loosed; and he shall not die and go down into the pit, neither shall his bread fail.
The prisoner, bent under his chain, will quickly be made free, and will not go down into the underworld, and his bread will not come to an end.
The prisoners that are bowed down will soon be set free. They're not going to die; they won't go on being hungry.
The captiue hasteneth to be loosed, and that hee should not die in the pitte, nor that his bread should faile.
Hastened hath a wanderer to be loosed, And he doth not die at the pit, And his bread is not lacking.
The captive exile will speedily be freed. He will not die and go down into the pit. His bread won’t fail.
The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.
He shall quickly come that is going to open unto you, and he shall not kill unto utter destruction, neither shall his bread fail.
Soon you people who have been caused to be slaves in Babylonia will be freed! You will not remain in prison, and you will not die of hunger,
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 51:14
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Isaiah 51:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִהַ֥ר
צֹעֶ֖ה
לְ/הִפָּתֵ֑חַ
וְ/לֹא
יָמ֣וּת
לַ/שַּׁ֔חַת
וְ/לֹ֥א
יֶחְסַ֖ר
לַחְמֽ/וֹ
מִהַ֥ר
mâhar
H4116
to hasten
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
צֹעֶ֖ה
tsâʻâh
H6808
to march
V-Qal
לְ/הִפָּתֵ֑חַ
pâthach
H6605
to open
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יָמ֣וּת
mûwth
H4191
to die
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לַ/שַּׁ֔חַת
shachath
H7845
pit
Prep | N-fs
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יֶחְסַ֖ר
châçêr
H2637
to lack
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לַחְמֽ/וֹ
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 51:14
מִהַ֥ר
mâhar
H4116
"to hasten"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
This word means to hurry or do something quickly, like when someone is in a rush. It can also mean to buy something by paying a price. The Bible uses it in Genesis.
Definition: 1)(Qal) to hasten 1a) (Niphal) to be hurried, be anxious 1a) hasty, precipitate, impetuous 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to hasten, make haste 1b2) hasten (used as adverb with another verb) 1b3) to hasten, prepare quickly, do quickly, bring quickly
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make, in, make) haste(-n, -ily), (be) hasty, (fetch, make ready) [idiom] quickly, rash, [idiom] shortly, (be so) [idiom] soon, make speed, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] straightway, [idiom] suddenly, swift. See also: Genesis 18:6; 1 Samuel 28:24; Psalms 16:4.
צֹעֶ֖ה
tsâʻâh
H6808
"to march"
V-Qal
To march or tip over, this verb implies movement or action, sometimes with negative connotations like depopulation or conquest. It can also mean to lie down or bend, with various translations in the King James Version. The meaning depends on the context in which it is used.
Definition: 1) to stoop, bend, incline 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stoop, bend 1a2) to incline, tip 1b) (Piel) to tip over
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: captive exile, travelling, (cause to) wander(-er). See also: Isaiah 51:14; Jeremiah 2:20; Isaiah 63:1.
לְ/הִפָּתֵ֑חַ
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָמ֣וּת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
לַ/שַּׁ֔חַת
shachath
H7845
"pit"
Prep | N-fs
This noun refers to a pit or grave, and it is often used figuratively to describe destruction or corruption, as seen in Proverbs and other books.
Definition: 1) pit, destruction, grave 1a) pit (for catching lions)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: corruption, destruction, ditch, grave, pit. See also: Job 9:31; Psalms 35:7; Psalms 7:16.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יֶחְסַ֖ר
châçêr
H2637
"to lack"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To lack or be without something is what this word means. It describes a state of need or shortage, often used in stories of struggle or hardship. The Bible talks about lack in books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to lack, be without, decrease, be lacking, have a need 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lack 1a2) to be lacking 1a3) to diminish, decrease 1b) (Piel) to cause to lack 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be lacking
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: be abated, bereave, decrease, (cause to) fail, (have) lack, make lower, want. See also: Genesis 8:3; Psalms 23:1; Psalms 8:6.
לַחְמֽ/וֹ
lechem
H3899
"food"
N-cs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
Study Notes — Isaiah 51:14
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- Context
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- Isaiah 51:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 51:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 51:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 51:14
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 51:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
- Sermons on Isaiah 51:14
Context — Salvation for Zion
12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
13But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor?
14The captive will soon be freed; he will not die in the dungeon, and his bread will not be lacking.
15For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of Hosts is His name. 16I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 48:20 | Leave Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! Declare it with a shout of joy, proclaim it, let it go out to the ends of the earth, saying, “The LORD has redeemed His servant Jacob!” |
| 2 | Zechariah 9:11 | As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. |
| 3 | Isaiah 52:2 | Shake off your dust! Rise up and sit on your throne, O Jerusalem. Remove the chains from your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion. |
| 4 | Acts 12:7–8 | Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 49:10 | They 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. |
| 6 | Ezra 1:5 | So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 38:6–13 | So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. Now Ebed-melech the Cushite, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put into the cistern. While the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin, Ebed-melech went out from the king’s palace and said to the king, “My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet. They have dropped him into the cistern, where he will starve to death, for there is no more bread in the city.” So the king commanded Ebed-melech the Cushite, “Take thirty men from here with you and pull Jeremiah the prophet out of the cistern before he dies.” Then Ebed-melech took the men with him and went to the king’s palace, to a place below the storehouse. From there he took old rags and worn-out clothes and lowered them with ropes to Jeremiah in the cistern. Ebed-melech the Cushite cried out to Jeremiah, “Put these worn-out rags and clothes under your arms to pad the ropes.” Jeremiah did so, and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard. |
| 8 | Lamentations 3:53–54 | They dropped me alive into a pit and cast stones upon me. The waters flowed over my head, and I thought I was going to die. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 37:16 | So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. |
Isaiah 51:14 Summary
Isaiah 51:14 is a promise of hope and freedom for those who feel trapped or captive. It says that God will set them free and provide for their needs, just like He did for the Israelites in the wilderness (as seen in Exodus 16:4-36). This means that no matter what we're going through, we can trust that God will take care of us and bring us out of our difficult circumstances (as promised in Jeremiah 29:11). We can hold onto this promise and trust in God's goodness and provision for us, just like the Psalmist did in Psalms 23:1-4, where he trusted in God's guidance and provision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a captive in Isaiah 51:14?
In this context, a captive refers to someone who is held prisoner by their circumstances, sin, or spiritual oppression, as seen in Isaiah 61:1, where Jesus comes to set the captives free, and also in Psalms 107:10, which describes prisoners of darkness.
How will the captive be freed according to this verse?
The verse promises that the captive will soon be freed, implying a divine intervention, similar to what is described in Isaiah 49:9, where the captives are told to go out and be freed from their darkness.
What does 'his bread will not be lacking' mean in this verse?
This phrase suggests that the freed captive will have their physical needs met, just like the Israelites in the wilderness, who were provided for by God as described in Exodus 16:4-36, where God provided manna for them to eat.
Is this verse only for Israel or does it apply to all believers?
While the immediate context is addressed to Israel, the principle of God freeing captives and providing for them applies to all believers, as seen in Luke 4:18-19, where Jesus quotes Isaiah 61:1 and applies it to His ministry to all people.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I feel like a captive, and how can I apply the promise of Isaiah 51:14 to my life?
- What are some areas where I feel like I am lacking, and how can I trust God to provide for me like He promises in this verse?
- How can I share the hope of Isaiah 51:14 with others who may be feeling trapped or oppressed?
- What does it mean to trust in God's timing when it comes to being freed from my circumstances, and how can I cultivate that trust?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 51:14
The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed,.... The time hastens on, or God will hasten the time, for the release either of the captive Jews in literal Babylon, or of his people in mystical
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 51:14
The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. The captive exile , [ tso`eh (H6808)].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
God is not slack, as you think, but maketh haste to fulfil his promise, and to rescue his captive and oppressed people from all their oppressions and miseries.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
Isaiah 51:14 The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.Ver. 14. The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed,] i.e., Deliverance is even at the next door by; or, it is a description, saith Diodate, of the believers’ readiness in answering with the motion of their hearts to God’ s calling and deliverance.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
(14) The captive exile.—Literally, he that is bowed down, i.e., bound in fetters. The “pit,” as in the case of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 38:6), is the underground dungeon, in which the prisoner was too often left to starve.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
Verse 14. The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed - "He marcheth on with speed, who cometh to set free the captive"] Cyrus, if understood of the temporal redemption from the captivity of Babylon; in the spiritual sense, the Messiah, who comes to open the prison to them that are bound.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 51:14
14. The received text is probably best rendered as follows: Speedily shall the crouching (prisoner) be set free, and he shall not die (and go down) to the pit, nor shall his bread fail (see R.V.); Israel in exile being compared to a prisoner in danger of death through starvation. The image reminds us of Jeremiah in the dungeon (Isaiah 38:9-10). The verse is full of obscurities, and its connexion with what precedes is of the loosest kind. The LXX. gives what is obviously a conjectural rendering, and it is not unlikely that the Hebr. represents another attempt to restore an illegible text.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 51:14
The captive exile - Lowth renders this, evidently very improperly, ‘He marcheth on with speed who cometh to set the captive free;’ and supposes that it refers to Cyrus, if understood of the temporal
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 51:14
14-16. The captive exile — One bowed down under the burden of captivity, which may be general, but more likely is here local, the captivity in Babylon. Hasteneth… loosed — Set free.
Sermons on Isaiah 51:14
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Studies in Zechariah 02 Zechariah 2: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of salvation and the imminent return of the Lord. He urges the listeners to deliver themselves from the impending judgment by ac |
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It's Not Enough to Get Out of Babylon by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the trend of showcase charities that are primarily focused on raising money for airtime and advertisement. He warns that ministers will be h |
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The Blood of Jesus Christ by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by talking about the joy and love that children have for lambs. He then transitions to the story of the first Passover in the Bible, where the Is |
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Progress of Redemption #07 by David Shirley | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the Edenic covenant and the relationship between God and man. The preacher emphasizes that God requires man to rule for Him and that God dete |
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A Revival of Power Is Coming by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a consistent Christian life, not being swayed by the ups and downs of circumstances. He encourages the congregation |
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The Glory of God - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Peter's imprisonment and miraculous escape. He emphasizes the contradiction and confusion that arose when Peter found himself i |
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Biblical Model for Evangelism by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the biblical pattern for evangelism. He highlights eight key elements: purity, power, persecution, provision, proclamation, protection, pain, |