Isaiah 46:12
10 I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’
11 I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.
Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness:
13 I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness:
- KJV
- Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:
- WEB
- Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted, who are far from righteousness!
- ASV
- Hearken unto me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness:
- DARBY
- Hearken unto me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness:
- BLB
- Listen to Me, O obstinate of heart, far from righteousness!
- ÅB
- Hør på meg, dere sterke ånder, dere som er langt borte fra rettferdighet!
- OTB
- “Hør på meg, dere sta-hjertede, dere som er langt fra rettferdighet.
- B1930
- Hør på mig, I sterke ånder, I som er langt borte fra rettferdighet!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Jeremiah 2:5
This is what the LORD says: “What fault did your fathers find in Me that they strayed so far from Me, and followed worthless idols, and became worthless themselves?
Read in contextEphesians 2:13
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
Read in contextIsaiah 46:3
“Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been sustained from the womb, carried along since birth.
Read in contextZechariah 7:11–12
But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing.
Read in contextPsalms 119:150
Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law.
Read in contextProverbs 8:1–5
Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?
Read in contextIsaiah 48:4
For I knew that you are stubborn; your neck is iron and your forehead is bronze.
Read in contextProverbs 1:22–23
“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
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