Isaiah 55:4

“Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Behold, I haue giuen him for a witnesse to the people, a leader and commander to the people.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Behold, I have made him a witness to the peoples, A leader and commander for the peoples.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander to the peoples.
- American Standard Version (1901)

See, I have given him as a witness to the peoples, a ruler and a guide to the nations.
- Basic English Bible

Behold, I have given him [for] a witness to the peoples, a prince and commander to the peoples.
- Darby Bible

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.
- Webster's Bible

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander to the peoples.
- World English Bible

Lo, a witness to peoples I have given him, A leader and commander to peoples.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a prince and commander to the peoples.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 55:4


55:4 Behold - I have appointed, and will in due time actually give. Him - The David last mentioned, even Christ. A witness - To declare the will of God concerning the duty and salvation of men, to bear witness to truth, to confirm God's promises, and, among others, those which respect the calling of the Gentiles: to be a witness of both parties of that covenant made between God and men. The people - To all people.


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