Isaiah 51:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of Hosts is His name.

American Standard Version (1901)

For I am Jehovah thy God, who stirreth up the sea, so that the waves thereof roar: Jehovah of hosts is his name.

Bible in Basic English

For I am the Lord your God, who makes the sea calm when its waves are thundering: the Lord of armies is his name.

Free Bible Version

For I am the Lord your God who whips up the sea so its waves roar. The Lord Almighty is his name.

Geneva Bible 1599

And I am the Lord thy God that deuided the Sea, when his waues roared: the Lord of hostes is his Name.

King James (Authorized) Version

But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name.

One Unity Resource Bible

For I am Adonai your God, who stirs up the sea, so that its waves roar: Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies] is his name.

Translation for Translators

because I am Yahweh, your God, the one who stirs up the sea and causes the waves to roar; I am the Commander of the armies of angels!

Unlocked Literal Bible

For I am Yahweh your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar—Yahweh of hosts is his name.

Noah Webster Bible

But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name.

World English Bible

For I am Yahweh your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar. Yahweh of Armies is his name.

Young's Literal Translation

And I [am] Jehovah thy God, Quieting the sea, when its billows roar, Jehovah of Hosts [is] His name.

Context

Salvation for Zion

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.’”

Summary

This verse reassures the people of God that He is a powerful and mighty God who can deliver them from their enemies and the trials they face. It emphasizes that God is the one who controls the course of history and the destiny of nations, instilling confidence in His sovereignty. The imagery of God as the one who stirs up the sea and makes its waves roar signifies His authority over chaotic situations and His ability to bring order out of disorder. Ultimately, this verse encourages believers to trust in God's strength and providence, knowing that He is in control of all circumstances.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

divided . . . sea--the Red Sea. The same Hebrew word as "make to rest" (Isa 51:4). Rather, "that terrify the sea," that is, restrain it by My rebuke, "when its waves roar" [GESENIUS]. The Hebrew favors MAURER, "that terrify the sea so that the waves roar." The sense favors GESENIUS (Jer 5:22; Jer 31:35), or English Version (Isa 51:9-10, which favors the special reference to the exodus from Egypt).

Isaiah 51:15

Salvation for Zion

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of Hosts is His name.

American Standard Version (1901)

For I am Jehovah thy God, who stirreth up the sea, so that the waves thereof roar: Jehovah of hosts is his name.

Bible in Basic English

For I am the Lord your God, who makes the sea calm when its waves are thundering: the Lord of armies is his name.

Free Bible Version

For I am the Lord your God who whips up the sea so its waves roar. The Lord Almighty is his name.

Geneva Bible 1599

And I am the Lord thy God that deuided the Sea, when his waues roared: the Lord of hostes is his Name.

King James (Authorized) Version

But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name.

One Unity Resource Bible

For I am Adonai your God, who stirs up the sea, so that its waves roar: Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies] is his name.

Translation for Translators

because I am Yahweh, your God, the one who stirs up the sea and causes the waves to roar; I am the Commander of the armies of angels!

Unlocked Literal Bible

For I am Yahweh your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar—Yahweh of hosts is his name.

Noah Webster Bible

But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name.

World English Bible

For I am Yahweh your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar. Yahweh of Armies is his name.

Young's Literal Translation

And I [am] Jehovah thy God, Quieting the sea, when its billows roar, Jehovah of Hosts [is] His name.

Isaiah 51:15

Verse

Context

Salvation for Zion

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Isaiah 51:15

Salvation for Zion

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes