Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. New Living Translation Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. English Standard Version learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause. Berean Standard Bible Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” King James Bible Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. New King James Version Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. New American Standard Bible Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor, Obtain justice for the orphan, Plead for the widow’s case. NASB 1995 Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow. NASB 1977 Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless; Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow. Legacy Standard Bible Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Execute justice for the orphan, Plead for the widow. Amplified Bible Learn to do good. Seek justice, Rebuke the ruthless, Defend the fatherless, Plead for the [rights of the] widow [in court]. Christian Standard Bible Learn to do what is good. Pursue justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause. Holman Christian Standard Bible Learn to do what is good. Seek justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.” American Standard Version learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Contemporary English Version and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help the oppressed." English Revised Version learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. GOD'S WORD® Translation Learn to do good. Seek justice. Arrest oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows." Good News Translation and learn to do right. See that justice is done--help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows." International Standard Version Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case. NET Bible Learn to do what is right! Promote justice! Give the oppressed reason to celebrate! Take up the cause of the orphan! Defend the rights of the widow! New Heart English Bible Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow." Webster's Bible Translation Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLearn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” World English Bible Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Defend the fatherless. Plead for the widow.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSeek judgment, make the oppressed blessed, "" Judge the fatherless, strive [for] the widow. Young's Literal Translation Seek judgment, make happy the oppressed, Judge the fatherless, strive for the widow. Smith's Literal Translation Learn to do good; seek out judgment, lead right the oppressor, judge the orphan, contend for the widow. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLearn to do well: seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge for the fatherless, defend the widow. Catholic Public Domain Version Learn to do good. Seek judgment, support the oppressed, judge for the orphan, defend the widow. New American Bible learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. New Revised Standard Version learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLearn to do good; seek justice, do good to the oppressed, plead for the fatherless, plead for the widows. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And learn to do good. Search for judgment and do good to the oppressed; do justice for orphans and do justice for widows OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Learn to do well; Seek justice, relieve the oppressed, Judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Brenton Septuagint Translation learn to do well; diligently seek judgement, deliver him that is suffering wrong, plead for the orphan, and obtain justice for the widow. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Meaningless Offerings…16Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! 17Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” 18“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.… Cross References Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Proverbs 31:8-9 Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. / Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Zechariah 7:9-10 “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ Jeremiah 22:3 This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place. Amos 5:14-15 Seek good, not evil, so that you may live. And the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be with you, as you have claimed. / Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.” Luke 11:42 Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. Deuteronomy 10:18 He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. Psalm 82:3-4 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Matthew 25:35-36 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ Hosea 12:6 But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and always wait on your God. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Job 29:12-17 because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. / I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. ... 1 John 3:17-18 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Treasury of Scripture Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. seek Isaiah 1:23 Psalm 82:3,4 Proverbs 31:9 relieve. Jump to Previous Case Cause Child Correct Cruel Decision Defend Encourage Fatherless Good Happy Judge Judgment Justice Learn Oppressed Oppression Orphan Plead Pleasure Relieve Reprove Right Ruthless Seek Strive Upright Ways Well-Doing WidowJump to Next Case Cause Child Correct Cruel Decision Defend Encourage Fatherless Good Happy Judge Judgment Justice Learn Oppressed Oppression Orphan Plead Pleasure Relieve Reprove Right Ruthless Seek Strive Upright Ways Well-Doing WidowIsaiah 1 1. Isaiah complains of Judah for her rebellion5. He laments her judgments 10. He upbraids their whole service 16. He exhorts to repentance, with promises and threats 21. Bewailing their wickedness, he denounces God's judgments 25. He promises grace 28. And threatens destruction to the wicked Learn to do right; This phrase emphasizes the importance of moral education and the pursuit of righteousness. In the context of Isaiah, the Israelites were often rebuked for their failure to uphold God's standards. The call to "learn" suggests a process of transformation and growth, aligning with the biblical theme of sanctification. Proverbs 1:7 highlights the fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge, indicating that true understanding and righteousness come from a relationship with God. seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning both judgment and redemption. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which Isaiah primarily addressed. During Isaiah's time, Judah was experiencing moral and spiritual decline. 3. Widows and Orphans Represent vulnerable groups in society. In ancient Israel, they were often without protection or provision, making them reliant on the community for justice and care. Teaching Points Pursuit of RighteousnessIsaiah calls believers to actively "learn to do right." This implies a continuous effort and intentionality in aligning one's actions with God's standards. Justice as a Divine Mandate Seeking justice is not optional for believers; it is a command. This involves correcting oppression and advocating for those who cannot defend themselves. Care for the Vulnerable Defending the fatherless and pleading for widows are practical expressions of God's love. Believers are called to be the hands and feet of Christ in a broken world. Active Engagement The verbs "seek," "correct," "defend," and "plead" suggest active involvement. Christians are encouraged to engage in societal issues rather than remain passive. Reflecting God's Character By pursuing justice and caring for the vulnerable, believers reflect God's character, who is just and compassionate. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 1How do colonialism and imperialism differ? How should we respond to acts of abuse? What defines ideological criticism? What does the Bible say about covering up abuse?(17) Relieve the oppressed.--More accurately, correct the oppressor. The prophet calls on the rulers not merely to acts of benevolence, but to the courageous exercise of their authority to restrain the wrong-doing of the men of their own order. We are reminded of what Shakespeare says of Time, that it is his work-- "To wrong the wronger till he render right." (Rape of Lucrece.) Judge the fatherless.--The words are still primarily addressed to men in office. They are told that they must be true to their calling, and that the "fatherless" and the "widow," as the typical instances of the defenceless, ought to find an advocate in the judge. Verse 17. - Learn to do well. Now comes the positive; first, in the general form" learn," etc.; which resembles the apostle's "Put on the armor of light" (Romans 13:12). Then follow the particulars. Seek judgment; or, seek out justice; i.e. endeavor to get justice done to all men; see that they "have right." Relieve the oppressed. So the LXX., the Vulgate, the Syriac, and the Chaldean Versions. But the word translated "oppressed" is thought by many to mean "oppressor" (Kimchi, Gesenius, Cheyne). This is certainly its meaning in Psalm 71:4. Translate, tighten the oppressor; i.e. correct and chasten him. Judge the fatherless; rather, do justice to the orphan (Cheyne); see that he is not wronged - be his champion. Plead for the widow; i.e. plead her cause in the courts; or, if judge, and she have no advocate, lean towards her, as if her advocate. The widow and the orphan were taken under God's special protection from the time of Moses, and constantly commended to the tender care of the righteous (Exodus 22:22-24; Deuteronomy 10:18; Deuteronomy 24:17; Deuteronomy 27:19, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Learnלִמְד֥וּ (lim·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn to do right, הֵיטֵ֛ב (hê·ṭêḇ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing seek דִּרְשׁ֥וּ (dir·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship justice, מִשְׁפָּ֖ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style correct אַשְּׁר֣וּ (’aš·šə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 833: To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper the oppressor, חָמ֑וֹץ (ḥā·mō·wṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2541: The ruthless (ones) defend שִׁפְט֣וּ (šip̄·ṭū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate the fatherless, יָת֔וֹם (yā·ṯō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3490: A bereaved person plead רִ֖יבוּ (rî·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7378: To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend for the widow.” אַלְמָנָֽה׃ (’al·mā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 490: A widow, a desolate place Links Isaiah 1:17 NIVIsaiah 1:17 NLT Isaiah 1:17 ESV Isaiah 1:17 NASB Isaiah 1:17 KJV Isaiah 1:17 BibleApps.com Isaiah 1:17 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 1:17 Chinese Bible Isaiah 1:17 French Bible Isaiah 1:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do well (Isa Isi Is) |
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