Isaiah 55:4
“Behold, I haue giuen him for a witnesse to the people, a leader and commander to the people.”
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Isaiah 55:4 Context
2Wherefore doe yee spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently vnto me, and eate ye that which is good, and let your soule delight it selfe in fatnesse. 3Incline your eare, and come vnto me: heare, and your soule shall liue, and I will make an euerlasting couenant with you, euen the sure mercies of Dauid. 4Behold, I haue giuen him for a witnesse to the people, a leader and commander to the people. 5Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee, shall runne vnto thee, because of the Lord thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel, for he hath glorified thee. 6¶ Seeke ye the Lord, while he may be found, call ye vpon him while he is neere.
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Other Translations
Behold, I have given him [for] a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.
- King James Version
"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
- King James Version
"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.