Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

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New International Version
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

New Living Translation
For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the LORD, who has mercy on you.

English Standard Version
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Berean Standard Bible
Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

King James Bible
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

New King James Version
For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the LORD, who has mercy on you.

New American Standard Bible
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My favor will not be removed from you, Nor will My covenant of peace be shaken,” Says the LORD who has compassion on you.

NASB 1995
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says the LORD who has compassion on you.

NASB 1977
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says the LORD who has compassion on you.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says Yahweh who has compassion on you.

Amplified Bible
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, Nor will My covenant of peace be shaken,” Says the LORD who has compassion on you.

Christian Standard Bible
Though the mountains move and the hills shake, my love will not be removed from you and my covenant of peace will not be shaken,” says your compassionate LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Though the mountains move and the hills shake, My love will not be removed from you and My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” says your compassionate LORD.”

American Standard Version
For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my lovingkindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith Jehovah that hath mercy on thee.

Contemporary English Version
Every mountain and hill may disappear. But I will always be kind and merciful to you; I won't break my agreement to give your nation peace.

English Revised Version
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The mountains may move, and the hills may shake, but my kindness will never depart from you. My promise of peace will never change," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Good News Translation
The mountains and hills may crumble, but my love for you will never end; I will keep forever my promise of peace." So says the LORD who loves you.

International Standard Version
For the mountains may collapse and the hills may reel, but my gracious love will not depart from you, neither will my covenant of peace totter," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Majority Standard Bible
Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,? says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

NET Bible
Even if the mountains are removed and the hills displaced, my devotion will not be removed from you, nor will my covenant of friendship be displaced," says the LORD, the one who has compassion on you.

New Heart English Bible
For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my loving kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD who has mercy on you.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

World English Bible
For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed, but my loving kindness will not depart from you, and my covenant of peace will not be removed,” says Yahweh who has mercy on you.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
For the mountains depart, and the hills remove, "" And My kindness does not depart from you, "" And the covenant of My peace does not remove,” "" Says YHWH, your loving one.

Young's Literal Translation
For the mountains depart, and the hills remove, And My kindness from thee departeth not, And the covenant of My peace removeth not, Said hath thy loving one -- Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the mountains shall remove and the hills shall waver; and my mercy shall not remove from thee, and the covenant of my peace shall not waver, said Jehovah compassionating thee.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For the mountains shall be moved, and the hills shall tremble; but my mercy shall not depart from thee, and the covenant of my peace shall not be moved: said the Lord that hath mercy on thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the mountains will be moved, and the hills will tremble. But my mercy will not depart from you, and the covenant of my peace will not be shaken, said the Lord, who has compassion on you.

New American Bible
Though the mountains fall away and the hills be shaken, My love shall never fall away from you nor my covenant of peace be shaken, says the LORD, who has mercy on you.

New Revised Standard Version
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
For the mountains shall be brought low and the hills bent downward; but my kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall the covenant of your peace be removed, says the LORD, the Merciful One.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because the mountains shall be leveled and high places shall bow down, and my grace shall not pass away from you, and the covenant of your peace shall not pass away, says LORD JEHOVAH, the lover

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
For the mountains may depart, And the hills be removed; But My kindness shall not depart from thee, Neither shall My covenant of peace be removed, Saith the LORD that hath compasssion on thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
shall the mountains depart, nor shall thy hills be removed: so neither shall my mercy fail thee, nor shall the covenant of thy peace be at all removed: for the Lord who is gracious to thee has spoken it.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

Future Blessings for Zion
…9“For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. 10Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. 11“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires.…

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Cross References

Psalm 89:33-34
But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness. / I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips.

Jeremiah 31:35-37
Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: / “Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.” / This is what the LORD says: “Only if the heavens above could be measured and the foundations of the earth below searched out would I reject all of Israel’s descendants because of all they have done,” declares the LORD.

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Psalm 46:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah

2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Ezekiel 37:26
And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

2 Timothy 2:13
if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

Psalm 121:3-4
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. / Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Genesis 9:11
And I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”

Treasury of Scripture

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, said the LORD that has mercy on you.

the mountains

Isaiah 51:6,7
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished…

Psalm 46:2
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Matthew 5:18
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

the covenant

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

2 Samuel 23:5
Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.

Psalm 89:33,34
Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail…

that hath

Isaiah 49:10
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

Ephesians 2:4,5
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, …

Titus 3:5
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

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Isaiah 54

1. The prophet, to comfort the Gentiles, prophesies the amplitude of their church
4. Their safety
6. Their certain deliverance out of affliction
11. Their fair edification
15. And their sure preservation

Berean Study Bible

Though the mountains may be removed
The imagery of "mountains" in the Bible often symbolizes stability and permanence. In the Hebrew context, mountains were seen as unmovable and eternal. The phrase "may be removed" suggests a scenario of great upheaval or change. This reflects the idea that even the most stable and enduring elements of creation can be altered or destroyed. Yet, this serves to highlight the contrast with God's promises, which remain unshakable. The Hebrew root for "removed" (מוּשׁ, mush) implies a sense of being shaken or displaced, emphasizing the potential for even the most secure things to be unsettled.

and the hills may be shaken
"Hills" in biblical literature often represent smaller, yet still significant, elements of the natural world. The phrase "may be shaken" continues the theme of instability. The Hebrew word for "shaken" (רָעַשׁ, ra'ash) conveys a sense of trembling or quaking, often used to describe earthquakes or divine interventions. This suggests that even the lesser, yet still significant, aspects of life can experience turmoil. The historical context of Israel, often facing political and social upheaval, would resonate with this imagery, reminding the people of the transient nature of earthly things.

My loving devotion will not depart from you
The phrase "My loving devotion" is translated from the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed), which encompasses steadfast love, mercy, and kindness. It is a covenantal term, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people. "Will not depart" underscores the permanence of God's love, contrasting with the potential removal of mountains and hills. This assurance is deeply rooted in the character of God, who remains faithful despite human unfaithfulness. The historical context of Israel's exile and restoration highlights the importance of this promise, offering hope and reassurance of God's enduring presence.

and My covenant of peace will not be broken
The "covenant of peace" refers to a divine promise of wholeness and well-being. The Hebrew word for "peace" is "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom), which signifies completeness, prosperity, and harmony. "Will not be broken" emphasizes the inviolability of God's promises. The covenantal language here is reminiscent of God's promises to Abraham, David, and the new covenant prophesied by Jeremiah. This assurance would have been particularly comforting to the Israelites, who experienced the consequences of broken covenants. It speaks to the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Christ, the Prince of Peace.

says the LORD, who has compassion on you
The phrase "says the LORD" affirms the divine authority behind the promise. "LORD" (יהוה, Yahweh) is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. "Who has compassion on you" highlights God's tender mercy and empathy towards His people. The Hebrew root for "compassion" (רָחַם, racham) is related to the word for "womb," suggesting a deep, nurturing love. This reflects God's intimate care and concern for His people, akin to a parent's love for their child. In the broader scriptural context, it underscores the theme of God's grace and mercy, offering hope and encouragement to believers facing trials.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(10) For the mountains shall depart.--Better, "may depart." The same bold hyperbole is found in Psalm 46:3; Jeremiah 31:36; Matthew 24:35.

The covenant of my peace.--The phrase is taken from Numbers 25:12, and re-appears in Ezekiel 34:25; Ezekiel 37:26. "Peace," as elsewhere in the Old Testament, includes well-nigh all that is wrapped up in the "salvation" of the New. . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 10. - The mountains shall depart... but my kindness shall not depart (comp. Matthew 24:35, "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away"). Everything material may fail, depart, perish; but God's promises remain firm and secure for ever. The covenant of my peace; or, my covenant of peace - any promise which God makes to his creatures for their advantage (comp. Numbers 25:12; Ezekiel 34:25; Ezekiel 37:26; Malachi 2:5). Here there is a special allusion to the promise just made and confirmed by oath (ver. 9).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Though
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the mountains
הֶֽהָרִים֙ (he·hā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

may be removed
יָמ֔וּשׁוּ (yā·mū·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 4185: To depart, remove

and the hills
וְהַגְּבָע֖וֹת (wə·hag·gə·ḇā·‘ō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1389: A hillock

may be shaken,
תְּמוּטֶ֑נָה (tə·mū·ṭe·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall

My loving devotion
וְחַסְדִּ֞י (wə·ḥas·dî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

will not
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

depart from you,
יָמ֗וּשׁ (yā·mūš)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4185: To depart, remove

and My covenant
וּבְרִ֤ית (ū·ḇə·rîṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1285: A covenant

of peace
שְׁלוֹמִי֙ (šə·lō·w·mî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

will not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be broken,”
תָמ֔וּט (ṯā·mūṭ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall

says
אָמַ֥ר (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

the LORD,
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

who has compassion on you.
מְרַחֲמֵ֖ךְ (mə·ra·ḥă·mêḵ)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 7355: To fondle, to love, to compassionate

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