Isaiah 44

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 44 of 66

1 And now listen, My servant Jacob, and Israel whom I have elected.

2 So says Jehovah, who made you and formed you from the womb. He helps you. Do not fear, My servant Jacob; and you, Jeshurun whom I have elected.

3 For I will pour water on a thirsty one, and floods on the dry ground. I will pour My Spirit on your seed, and My blessing on your offspring.

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Chapter Summary

Jehovah comforts His people with His promises. He exhorts to praise Jehovah for His redemption and omnipotency.

Key Hebrew Words

גָּאַל redeem, Redeemer H1350 · TWOT 300
פֶּ֫סֶל carved image, idol H6459 · TWOT 1788a
יָצַר form, fashion H3335 · TWOT 898
עֶ֫בֶד servant H5650 · TWOT 1553a
רוּחַ Spirit H7307 · TWOT 2131a
עֵד witness H5707 · TWOT 1576b

People & Context

Jehovah

Israel's King, Redeemer, and Maker who speaks throughout, declaring He alone is God and blotting out their sins

Jacob

Jehovah's chosen servant addressed by name, the covenant people called to remember and return to God

Israel

The elected nation, named alongside Jacob, in whom Jehovah glorifies Himself

Jeshurun

Affectionate poetic name ('Upright One') for chosen Israel, told not to fear

Cyrus

Future Persian king named by Jehovah as 'My shepherd' to rebuild Jerusalem and refound the temple

Timeline

Pouring Out the Spirit on Jacob's Seed

Jehovah promises to pour water on thirsty ground and His Spirit on Israel's offspring, causing them to flourish and proudly call themselves by His name.

Isaiah 44:1-5
The First and Last Mocks Idolatry

Declaring Himself the only Rock, God exposes the foolishness of idol makers who use half a tree to bake bread and the other half to carve a god to worship.

Isaiah 44:6-20
Sins Blotted Out Like a Cloud

God calls Israel to remember He has blotted out their transgressions like a cloud, commanding the heavens, earth, and forests to break forth into joyful singing.

Isaiah 44:21-23

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