New International Version Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. New Living Translation People from many nations will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of Jacob’s God. There he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths.” For the LORD’s teaching will go out from Zion; his word will go out from Jerusalem. English Standard Version and many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Berean Literal Bible And many people will come and say, “Come and let us go up to the mountain of YHWH, to the house of the God of Jacob; and He will teach us His ways, and we will walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the Word of YHWH from Jerusalem. King James Bible And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. New King James Version Many people shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible And many peoples will come and say, “Come, let’s go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; So that He may teach us about His ways, And that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go out from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. NASB 1995 And many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. NASB 1977 And many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways, And that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible And many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, To the house of the God of Jacob, That He may instruct us from His ways And that we may walk in His paths.” For from Zion the law will go forth And the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem. Amplified Bible And many peoples shall come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house (temple) of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us His ways And that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go out from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Berean Annotated Bible And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD {YHWH}, to the house of the God {Elohe} of Jacob (he grasps the heel). He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths. For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem (city of peace). Christian Standard Bible and many peoples will come and say, “Come, let’s go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us about his ways so that we may walk in his paths.” For instruction will go out of Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible and many peoples will come and say,” Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us about His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For instruction will go out of Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. American Standard Version And many peoples shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of Jehovah from Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version Many people will come and say, "Let's go to the mountain of the LORD God of Jacob and worship in his temple." The LORD will teach us his Law from Jerusalem, and we will obey him. English Revised Version And many peoples shall go and say, come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then many people will come and say, "Let's go to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways so that we may live by them." The teachings will go out from Zion. The word of the LORD will go out from Jerusalem. Good News Translation and their people will say, "Let us go up the hill of the LORD, to the Temple of Israel's God. He will teach us what he wants us to do; we will walk in the paths he has chosen. For the LORD's teaching comes from Jerusalem; from Zion he speaks to his people." International Standard Version Many groups of people will come, commenting, "Come! Let's go up to the Temple of the God of Jacob, that they may teach us his ways. Then let's walk in his paths." "Instruction will proceed from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. NET Bible many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the LORD's mountain, to the temple of the God of Jacob, so he can teach us his requirements, and we can follow his standards." For Zion will be the center for moral instruction; the LORD will issue edicts from Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible And many peoples shall come and say, "Come, let's go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." For out of Zion the law shall go forth, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. World English Bible Many peoples shall go and say, “Come, let’s go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths.” For the law shall go out of Zion, and Yahweh’s word from Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd many peoples have gone and said, “Come, and we go up to the mountain of YHWH, "" To the house of the God of Jacob, "" And He teaches us of His ways, "" And we walk in His paths, "" For a law goes forth from Zion, "" And a word of YHWH from Jerusalem. Berean Literal Bible And many people will come and say, “Come and let us go up to the mountain of YHWH, to the house of the God of Jacob; and He will teach us His ways, and we will walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the Word of YHWH from Jerusalem. Young's Literal Translation And gone have many peoples and said, 'Come, and we go up unto the mount of Jehovah, Unto the house of the God of Jacob, And He doth teach us of His ways, And we walk in His paths, For from Zion goeth forth a law, And a word of Jehovah from Jerusalem. Smith's Literal Translation And many people went and said, Come, and we will go up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us from his ways, and we will go in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of Jehovah from Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd many people shall go, and say: Come and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall come forth from Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version And many peoples will go, and they will say: “Let us approach and ascend to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob. And he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem. New American Bible Many peoples shall come and say: “Come, let us go up to the LORD’s mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, That he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths.” For from Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version Many peoples shall come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd many people shall go and say, Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the many nations shall go and they shall say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of LORD JEHOVAH, and to the house of The God of Yaqob, and we shall learn of his ways and we shall walk in his steps, because The Law has gone out from Zion and The Word of LORD JEHOVAH from Jerusalem” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And many peoples shall go and say: 'Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; And He will teach us of His ways, And we will walk in His paths.' For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation And many nations shall go and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will tell us his way, and we will walk in it: for out of Sion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord out of Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Mountain of the House of the LORD…2In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. 4Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.… Cross References And many peoples will come and say: Zechariah 8:22 And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Revelation 21:24 By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, Psalm 24:3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? Psalm 48:1-2 A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. / Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King. Hebrews 12:22 Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels to the house of the God of Jacob. Genesis 28:17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven!” Psalm 122:1 A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” He will teach us His ways Psalm 25:4 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. John 6:45 It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me— so that we may walk in His paths.” Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, Psalm 119:35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight. For the law will go forth from Zion, Micah 4:2 And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Treasury of Scripture And many people shall go and say, Come you, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. come ye Jeremiah 31:6 For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God. Jeremiah 50:4,5 In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping: they shall go, and seek the LORD their God… Zechariah 8:20-23 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities: … he will teach Deuteronomy 6:1 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: Psalm 25:8,9 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way… Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: for out Isaiah 51:4,5 Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people… Psalm 110:2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Forth House Jacob Jerusalem Let's Mountain Paths Peoples Teach Walk Ways Word ZionJump to Next Forth House Jacob Jerusalem Let's Mountain Paths Peoples Teach Walk Ways Word ZionIsaiah 2 1. Isaiah prophesies the coming of Christ's kingdom6. Wickedness is the cause of God's forsaking 10. He exhorts to fear, because of the powerful effects of God's majesty And many peoples will come and say: Nations beyond Israel will willingly seek the Lord, fulfilling God’s purpose to bring blessing and truth to all peoples. Zec 8:22 And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek… “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, Jerusalem, Mount Zion, will stand as the appointed center of worship and divine rule. Psa 24:3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand… to the house of the God of Jacob. The temple will testify to God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel and His dwelling among His people. Gen 28:17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place!”… He will teach us His ways The Lord Himself will instruct the nations in righteousness, truth, and justice. Psa 25:4 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. so that we may walk in His paths.” His instruction will produce obedience, shaping the conduct of those who come to worship Him. Deu 10:12 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you… For the law will go forth from Zion, God’s righteous standard will proceed from Jerusalem to govern the nations. Mic 4:2 And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up… and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Jerusalem will be the earthly center from which the Lord’s authority and revealed will are made known throughout the world. Luk 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Mountain of the LORDSymbolic of God's holy presence and authority. In ancient times, mountains were often seen as places where heaven and earth meet. 2. The House of the God of Jacob Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, representing God's dwelling place among His people. 3. Zion Another name for Jerusalem, often used in the Bible to denote the spiritual center of God's kingdom. 4. Jerusalem The city chosen by God as the place for His temple and the center of worship for the Israelites. 5. Many Peoples Represents the nations of the world, indicating a future time when all nations will seek the God of Israel. Teaching Points The Universal Call to WorshipIsaiah 2:3 envisions a time when all nations will seek the Lord. This calls us to participate in God's mission by sharing the gospel with all peoples. The Centrality of God's Word The passage emphasizes the importance of God's law and word. As believers, we should prioritize studying and living according to Scripture. Walking in God's Paths Learning God's ways is not just for knowledge but for transformation. We are called to walk in His paths, reflecting His character in our daily lives. The Role of the Church Just as Jerusalem was the center of worship, the church today is called to be a beacon of truth and a place where God's word is taught and lived out. Hope for the Future Isaiah 2:3 points to a future where God's peace and justice reign. This hope should inspire us to live faithfully and work towards God's kingdom on earth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 2:3?2. How can we "walk in His paths" in our daily lives today? 3. What does "the law will go out from Zion" signify for believers? 4. How does Isaiah 2:3 connect with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament? 5. In what ways can we encourage others to "come, let us go" to God? 6. How can the church embody "instruction from Jerusalem" in its mission work? 7. What does Isaiah 2:3 reveal about God's plan for teaching His ways to all nations? 8. How does Isaiah 2:3 emphasize the importance of Jerusalem in God's future kingdom? 9. Why is the phrase "the law will go out from Zion" significant in Isaiah 2:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 2? (3) Many people shall go and say . . .--What was precious to the prophet's heart was the thought that these pilgrims from afar would not come as with a formal worship like that of Isaiah 1:10-15, but, like the queen of Sheba (1Kings 10:1-10), as seekers after truth, desiring to be taught. (Comp. Isaiah 60:3.) The "ways" and the "paths" are the great laws of righteousness, which lead to the eternal life. The verb for "teach" is the root of the Hebrew for "law," as the "teaching" of Jehovah. Shall go forth the law . . .--In the preaching of the Christ, in the mission of the Twelve, in the whole history of the Apostolic Church, we have, to say the least, an adequate fulfilment of the promise. The language of St. Paul, however, suggests that there may be in the future a yet more glorious mission, of which Jerusalem shall once more be the centre (Romans 11:12-15). Verse 3. - Many people; rather, many peoples. Shall go; or, set forth. The prophet means to represent the nations as encouraging one another on the way. There is no jealousy among them, for the "mountain" can hold them all. He will teach us. The nations feel their ignorance of God, and their need of "teaching." God alone can teach them concerning himself (Romans 11:33, 34; 1 Corinthians 2:10, 11); and "he will teach" them, either directly, as the Incarnate Son, or indirectly through those whom he has appointed to be "teachers" (1 Corinthians 12:28). Of his ways; i.e. "some of his ways," not "all of them;" for at present "we know in part" only (1 Corinthians 13:9), and the greater portion of his ways are "past finding out" (Romans 11:33). The "ways" here spoken of are, no doubt, rules for the conduct of life, which are practically inexhaustible. God, however, will teach every man, who honestly seeks to learn, enough to enable him to "walk in his paths." Out of Zion shall go forth the Law; rather, instruction, or teaching. The word (torah) is without the article. The instruction intended is that of the Church of God. Isaiah 2:3 paints a literal future in which God draws the nations to Himself through Jerusalem, teaches them His righteous ways, and commissions His truth worldwide. What begins in Zion culminates in universal worship and obedient living, all secured by the unchanging word of the LORD.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And manyרַבִּ֗ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great peoples עַמִּ֣ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock will come וְֽהָלְכ֞וּ (wə·hā·lə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and say, וְאָמְרוּ֙ (wə·’ā·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “Come, לְכ֣וּ ׀ (lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk let us go up וְנַעֲלֶ֣ה (wə·na·‘ă·leh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the mountain הַר־ (har-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country of the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the house בֵּית֙ (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Jacob. יַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc He will teach us וְיֹרֵ֙נוּ֙ (wə·yō·rê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach His ways מִדְּרָכָ֔יו (mid·də·rā·ḵāw) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action so that we may walk וְנֵלְכָ֖ה (wə·nê·lə·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in His paths.” בְּאֹרְחֹתָ֑יו (bə·’ō·rə·ḥō·ṯāw) Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan For כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the law תוֹרָ֔ה (ṯō·w·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law will go forth תֵּצֵ֣א (tê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from Zion, מִצִּיּוֹן֙ (miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem and the word וּדְבַר־ (ū·ḏə·ḇar-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH from Jerusalem. מִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (mî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Additonal Resources Isaiah 2:3 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 2:3 Bible Gateway Isaiah 2:3 Bible.com Isaiah 2:3 NIV |
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