Isaiah 54:15
New International Version
If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing; whoever attacks you will surrender to you.

New Living Translation
If any nation comes to fight you, it is not because I sent them. Whoever attacks you will go down in defeat.

English Standard Version
If anyone stirs up strife, it is not from me; whoever stirs up strife with you shall fall because of you.

Berean Standard Bible
If anyone attacks you, it is not from Me; whoever assails you will fall before you.

King James Bible
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.

New King James Version
Indeed they shall surely assemble, but not because of Me. Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake.

New American Standard Bible
“If anyone fiercely attacks you, it will not be from Me. Whoever attacks you will fall because of you.

NASB 1995
“If anyone fiercely assails you it will not be from Me. Whoever assails you will fall because of you.

NASB 1977
“If anyone fiercely assails you it will not be from Me. Whoever assails you will fall because of you.

Legacy Standard Bible
If anyone fiercely attacks you it will not be from Me. Whoever attacks you will fall because of you.

Amplified Bible
“If anyone fiercely attacks you it will not be from Me. Whoever attacks you will fall because of you.

Christian Standard Bible
If anyone attacks you, it is not from me; whoever attacks you will fall before you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If anyone attacks you, it is not from Me; whoever attacks you will fall before you.

American Standard Version
Behold, they may gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall because of thee.

Contemporary English Version
I will never send anyone to attack your city, and you will make prisoners of those who do attack.

English Revised Version
Behold, they may gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall because of thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"If anyone attacks you, it will not be my doing. Whoever attacks you will be defeated by you.

Good News Translation
Whoever attacks you, does it without my consent; whoever fights against you will fall.

International Standard Version
Watch! If anyone does attack you, it will not be from me; whoever may attack you will fall because of you.

Majority Standard Bible
If anyone attacks you, it is not from Me; whoever assails you will fall before you.

NET Bible
If anyone dares to challenge you, it will not be my doing! Whoever tries to challenge you will be defeated.

New Heart English Bible
Look, they may gather together, but not by me: whoever shall gather together against you shall fall because of you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, they shall surely assemble but not by me: whoever shall assemble against thee shall fall for thy sake.

World English Bible
Behold, they may gather together, but not by me. Whoever gathers together against you will fall because of you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, he diligently assembles without My desire, "" Whoever has assembled near you falls by you!

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, he doth diligently assemble without My desire, Who hath assembled near thee? By thee he falleth!

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, gathering, it shall gather together, not from me: who sojourned with thee shall fall for thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold, an inhabitant shall come, who was not with me, he that was a stranger to thee before, shall be joined to thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, a settler will arrive, who was not with me, a certain new arrival will be joined to you.

New American Bible
If there be an attack, it is not my doing; whoever attacks shall fall before you.

New Revised Standard Version
If anyone stirs up strife, it is not from me; whoever stirs up strife with you shall fall because of you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All those who are brought back by my hand shall enter into you; and they shall be as a place of refuge to your inhabitants.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all who are converted by my hands shall enter you, and you shall be a house of refuge for your inhabitants
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, they may gather together, but not by Me; Whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall because of thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, strangers shall come to thee by me, and shall sojourn with thee, and shall run to thee for refuge.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Future Blessings for Zion
14In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you. 15If anyone attacks you, it is not from Me; whoever assails you will fall before you. 16Behold, I have created the craftsman who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its task; and I have created the destroyer to wreak havoc.…

Cross References
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Psalm 27:3
Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

Psalm 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Jeremiah 1:19
They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

2 Chronicles 20:15
And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.

Deuteronomy 28:7
The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven.

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Psalm 56:11
in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Isaiah 41:11-12
Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Exodus 14:14
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Psalm 91:7
Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you.


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whoever shall gather together against you shall fall for your sake.

they shall

Ezekiel 38:8-23
After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them…

Joel 3:9-14
Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: …

Revelation 16:14
For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

shall fall

Isaiah 43:3,4,14
For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee…

Psalm 37:12,13
The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth…

Zechariah 2:8
For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.

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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














If anyone attacks you
This phrase begins with a conditional statement, indicating a possibility rather than a certainty. The Hebrew root for "attacks" is "gārâ," which can mean to stir up or provoke. Historically, the Israelites faced numerous attacks from surrounding nations, and this phrase reassures them of divine protection. The context suggests that while attacks may come, they are not outside of God's sovereign awareness or control.

it is not from Me
Here, God clarifies that any aggression against His people is not sanctioned by Him. This is a powerful reminder of God's character as a protector and not a source of harm. Theologically, this aligns with the understanding that God allows free will but does not instigate evil. It reassures believers that God is not the author of confusion or violence against them.

whoever assails you
The repetition of the idea of attack emphasizes the reality of opposition. The Hebrew word "nāphal" used here can mean to fall upon or attack. This reflects the historical context of Israel's enemies who often sought to conquer or oppress them. For the believer, it is a reminder that spiritual and physical adversaries may arise, but they are not beyond God's notice.

will fall before you
This phrase promises ultimate victory for God's people. The word "fall" in Hebrew, "naphal," suggests a complete and utter defeat. It is a prophetic assurance that those who oppose God's people will not succeed. This echoes the biblical theme of divine justice and protection, where God fights on behalf of His people, ensuring their triumph over adversaries.

(15) But not by me . . .--Another contrast with Isaiah's experience. The power of Sargon and Sennacherib rested on the fact that they were instruments in God's hands (Isaiah 10:15; Isaiah 37:26). Against the new Jerusalem no command would be given such as had been given to them.

Verse 15. - Behold, they shall surely gather together, etc.; rather, behold, should they gather themselves together; i.e. should enemies collect and threaten thee with harm, be assured that the attack is not by me - not my doing - and that, therefore, it will come to nought. All those who gather together against thee shall fall - i.e. stumble and be overthrown - through striking against thee. The rendering of the Authorized Version, "for thy sake," is quite indefensible.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If
הֵ֣ן (hên)
Interjection
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

anyone attacks
גּ֥וֹר (gō·wr)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility

you,
יָג֛וּר (yā·ḡūr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility

it is not
אֶ֖פֶס (’e·p̄es)
Adverb
Strong's 657: Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot

from Me;
מֵֽאוֹתִ֑י (mê·’ō·w·ṯî)
Preposition-m | Direct object marker | first person common singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

whoever
מִי־ (mî-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix

assails you
גָ֥ר (ḡār)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility

will fall
יִפּֽוֹל׃ (yip·pō·wl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

before you.
עָלַ֥יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against


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