Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who handed Jacob over to become loot, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? For they would not follow his ways; they did not obey his law. New Living Translation Who allowed Israel to be robbed and hurt? It was the LORD, against whom we sinned, for the people would not walk in his path, nor would they obey his law. English Standard Version Who gave up Jacob to the looter, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned, in whose ways they would not walk, and whose law they would not obey? Berean Standard Bible Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. Berean Literal Bible Who gave Jacob as plunder and Israel to those plundering? Was it not YHWH, against whom we have sinned? And they were not willing to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. King James Bible Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law. New King James Version Who gave Jacob for plunder, and Israel to the robbers? Was it not the LORD, He against whom we have sinned? For they would not walk in His ways, Nor were they obedient to His law. New American Standard Bible Who gave Jacob up for spoils, and Israel to plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned, And in whose ways they were not willing to walk, And whose Law they did not obey? NASB 1995 Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned, And in whose ways they were not willing to walk, And whose law they did not obey? NASB 1977 Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned, And in whose ways they were not willing to walk, And whose law they did not obey? Legacy Standard Bible Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to plunderers? Was it not Yahweh, against whom we have sinned, And in whose ways they were not willing to walk, And whose law they did not obey? Amplified Bible Who gave up Jacob [the kingdom of Judah] for spoil, and [the kingdom of] Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, He against whom we [of Judah] have sinned, And in whose ways they [of Israel] were unwilling to walk, And whose law and teaching they did not obey? Berean Annotated Bible Who gave Jacob (he grasps the heel) up for spoil, and Israel (he wrestles with God) to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD {YHWH}, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. Christian Standard Bible Who gave Jacob to the robber, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD? Have we not sinned against him? They were not willing to walk in his ways, and they would not listen to his instruction. Holman Christian Standard Bible Who gave Jacob to the robber, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD? Have we not sinned against Him? They were not willing to walk in His ways, and they would not listen to His instruction. American Standard Version Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not Jehovah? he against whom we have sinned, and in whose ways they would not walk, neither were they obedient unto his law. Contemporary English Version Israel sinned and refused to obey the LORD or follow his instructions. So the LORD let us be robbed of everything we owned. English Revised Version Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD? he against whom we have sinned, and in whose ways they would not walk, neither were they obedient unto his law. GOD'S WORD® Translation Who gave Jacob away as loot and handed Israel over to robbers? Wasn't it the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They didn't want to live his way. They didn't obey his teachings. Good News Translation Who gave Israel up to the looters? It was the LORD himself, against whom we sinned! We would not live as he wanted us to live or obey the teachings he gave us. International Standard Version "Who handed Jacob over to looters, and Israel to robbers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? After all, they weren't willing to walk in his ways, and they wouldn't obey his instruction, NET Bible Who handed Jacob over to the robber? Who handed Israel over to the looters? Was it not the LORD, against whom we sinned? They refused to follow his commands; they disobeyed his law. New Heart English Bible Who gave Jacob as plunder, and Israel to the robbers? Did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? For they would not walk in his ways, and they disobeyed his law. Webster's Bible Translation Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient to his law. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWho gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. World English Bible Who gave Jacob as plunder, and Israel to the robbers? Didn’t Yahweh, he against whom we have sinned? For they would not walk in his ways, and they disobeyed his law. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho has given Jacob for a spoil, "" And Israel to the spoilers? Is it not YHWH—He against whom we sinned? Indeed, they have not been willing to walk in His ways, "" Nor have they listened to His law. Berean Literal Bible Who gave Jacob as plunder and Israel to those plundering? Was it not YHWH, against whom we have sinned? And they were not willing to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. Young's Literal Translation Who hath given Jacob for a spoil, And Israel to the spoilers? Is it not Jehovah -- He against whom we sinned? Yea, they have not been willing in His ways to walk, Nor have they hearkened to His law. Smith's Literal Translation Who gave Jacob for a treading down, and Israel for spoils? did not Jehovah against whom we sinned? and they would not go in his ways and they heard not to his laws. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho hath given Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to robbers? hath not the Lord himself, against whom we have sinned? And they would not walk in his ways, and they have not hearkened to his law. Catholic Public Domain Version Who has handed over Jacob into plunder, and Israel into devastation? It is not the Lord himself, against whom we have sinned? And they were not willing to walk in his ways, and they have not listened to his law. New American Bible Who was it that gave Jacob to be despoiled, Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? In his ways they refused to walk, his teaching they would not heed. New Revised Standard Version Who gave up Jacob to the spoiler, and Israel to the robbers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned, in whose ways they would not walk, and whose law they would not obey? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho gave Jacob to be trod under foot and Israel for a spoil? Was it not the LORD, because we have sinned against him? For we would not walk in his ways, neither were we obedient to his law. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who gave Yaqob for treading under foot and Israel for being plundered? Was it not LORD JEHOVAH, because we have sinned against him and we were not willing to walk in his ways, and we were not listening to his Law? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? Did not the LORD? He against whom we have sinned, And in whose ways they would not walk, Neither were they obedient unto His law. Brenton Septuagint Translation For what did he give to Jacob up to spoil, and Israel to them that plundered him? Did not God do it against whom they sinned? and they would not walk in his ways, nor hearken to his law. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel is Deaf and Blind…23Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen and obey hereafter? 24Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. 25So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart.… Cross References Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? 2 Kings 17:20 So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence. Deuteronomy 28:29 and at noon you will grope about like a blind man in the darkness. You will not prosper in your ways. Day after day you will be oppressed and plundered, with no one to save you. Psalm 44:11-12 You have given us up as sheep to be devoured; You have scattered us among the nations. / You sell Your people for nothing; no profit do You gain from their sale. Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? Jeremiah 14:20 We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, the guilt of our fathers; indeed, we have sinned against You. 1 Samuel 12:10 Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’ Micah 7:9 Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness. They were unwilling to walk in His ways, Psalm 81:13 If only My people would listen to Me, if Israel would follow My ways, Ezekiel 20:13 Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness. They did not follow My statutes and they rejected My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they utterly profaned My Sabbaths. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and put an end to them in the wilderness. Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ and they would not obey His law. Isaiah 30:9 These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. Psalm 78:10 They failed to keep God’s covenant and refused to live by His law. Nehemiah 9:16-17 But they and our fathers became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commandments. / They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. Jeremiah 5:19 And when the people ask, ‘For what offense has the LORD our God done all these things to us?’ You are to tell them, ‘Just as you have forsaken Me and served foreign gods in your land, so will you serve foreigners in a land that is not your own.’” Deuteronomy 28:15-68 If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: / You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. / Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed. … 2 Kings 17:7-23 All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. / The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. … Nehemiah 9:26-30 But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. / So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. / But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion. … Treasury of Scripture Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient to his law. Isaiah 10:5,6 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation… Isaiah 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. Isaiah 47:6 I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, and given them into thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; upon the ancient hast thou very heavily laid thy yoke. Jump to Previous Attackers Disobeyed Gave Goods Handed Israel Jacob Law Obedient Obey Plunder Plunderers Robbers Sinned Spoil Spoiler Walk Ways Willing WrongJump to Next Attackers Disobeyed Gave Goods Handed Israel Jacob Law Obedient Obey Plunder Plunderers Robbers Sinned Spoil Spoiler Walk Ways Willing WrongIsaiah 42 1. The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.5. God's promise unto him. 10. An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel 13. God will manifest himself, and check idolatry 18. He reproves the people of incredulity. Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? This phrase questions the cause of Israel's suffering and subjugation. Historically, the Northern Kingdom of Israel fell to the Assyrians in 722 BC, and the Southern Kingdom of Judah was conquered by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The rhetorical question emphasizes that these events were not merely political or military failures but were divinely orchestrated as a consequence of Israel's disobedience. The use of "Jacob" and "Israel" highlights the entire nation, both the northern and southern kingdoms, as recipients of this judgment. Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jacob/IsraelRepresents the people of God, the descendants of Jacob, who are often referred to as Israel. In this context, they are the ones who have been given up for spoil due to their disobedience. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as the one allowing Israel to be plundered because of their sin and disobedience. 3. Plunderers The foreign nations or entities that God uses as instruments of judgment against Israel for their failure to follow His ways. 4. Sin and Disobedience The actions of Israel that led to their downfall, specifically their refusal to walk in God's ways and obey His law. 5. The Law Refers to the commandments and instructions given by God to Israel, which they failed to obey, leading to their punishment. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceDisobedience to God’s commands leads to serious consequences, as seen in the history of Israel. This serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God’s Word. God’s Sovereignty in Judgment God is sovereign and uses even foreign nations to accomplish His purposes. Understanding His sovereignty helps us trust His plans, even when they involve discipline. The Importance of Walking in God’s Ways Walking in God’s ways is not just about following rules but living in a relationship with Him. This involves daily commitment and alignment with His will. Repentance and Restoration While God allows consequences for sin, He also offers restoration. Repentance is key to returning to God’s favor and experiencing His blessings. Learning from Israel’s Example The history of Israel serves as an example for us today. We must learn from their mistakes and strive to live in obedience to God’s commands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 42:24?2. How does Isaiah 42:24 highlight the consequences of disobedience to God's law? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's failure to heed God's commands? 4. How does Isaiah 42:24 connect with Deuteronomy 28 on blessings and curses? 5. In what ways can we ensure obedience to God's teachings in our lives? 6. How can Isaiah 42:24 inspire repentance and renewal in our spiritual journey? 7. Why did God allow Israel to be plundered according to Isaiah 42:24? 8. How does Isaiah 42:24 reflect God's justice and righteousness? 9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Isaiah 42:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 42? 11. If all humans are equal, why does God show favoritism to Israel over other nations? 12. How does Isaiah 56:6-7 reconcile with verses that depict Israel's exclusive covenant in earlier chapters of Isaiah? 13. Micah 1:5 - Why single out Jacob and Israel for punishment in a manner that seems inconsistent with other passages emphasizing broader divine judgment? 14. Isaiah 27:7-9 describes collective punishment or forgiveness--does this conflict with other Old Testament texts emphasizing individual responsibility (e.g., Ezekiel 18)? What Does Isaiah 42:24 Mean Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers?The prophet opens with a piercing question. Assyria’s raids and Babylon’s exile felt like the work of cruel empires, yet Isaiah points behind human armies to the ultimate Hand. Scripture consistently teaches that foreign domination over Israel was never random. • Moses had warned that covenant unfaithfulness would end in “defeat before your enemies” (Deuteronomy 28:25, 49-52). • Judges describes the same pattern: “the LORD’s anger burned… so He sold them into the hands of raiders” (Judges 2:14). • Centuries later, God again declares, “I will send for Nebuchadnezzar… and devote them to destruction” (Jeremiah 25:9). These echoes remind us that God governs history, even the grim chapters. For the faithful, that certainty brings both sobriety and comfort: nothing slips past His sovereign oversight (Isaiah 10:5-6). Was it not the LORD Isaiah answers his own question: yes, it was the LORD. He is never a spectator; He is the righteous Judge who disciplines His people for their good (Hebrews 12:6-11). • “If calamity occurs in a city, has not the LORD done it?” (Amos 3:6). • Lamentations looks at Jerusalem’s smoking ruins and confesses, “The Lord has done what He purposed” (Lamentations 2:17). Here, sovereignty is not abstract theology; it is the explanation for Israel’s real-life losses. God’s discipline vindicates His holiness and aims to restore wandering hearts. Against whom we have sinned? The verse shifts from God’s action to Israel’s culpability. Their primary offense was vertical—“Against You, You only, have I sinned” (Psalm 51:4). National tragedies, then, are linked to moral rebellion. • The historian sums up the northern kingdom’s fall: “All this took place because the Israelites had sinned against the LORD their God” (2 Kings 17:7). • Daniel echoes the confession from exile: “We have sinned and done wrong” (Daniel 9:5). Personal and collective sin grieves God, ruptures fellowship, and invites discipline. They were unwilling to walk in His ways Unwillingness reveals a heart problem deeper than isolated missteps. God’s ways were clearly laid out—“This is the way; walk in it” (Isaiah 30:21)—yet the people chose alternative paths. • Early in the book Isaiah laments, “Children… have rebelled against Me” (Isaiah 1:2-4). • Jeremiah records God’s plea, “Walk in all the way I command you… but they did not listen” (Jeremiah 7:23-24). The issue is stubborn resistance, not ignorance. God had spoken; they refused to heed. And they would not obey His law Their unwillingness took concrete form: they rejected the very covenant they had once affirmed (“We will do everything the LORD has said,” Exodus 24:7). • Joshua warned, “If you forsake the LORD, He will turn and bring disaster” (Joshua 24:19-21). • Later generations repeated the cycle, “They would not listen but were stiff-necked” (Nehemiah 9:26). Obedience is the covenant’s hinge. Blessing or discipline flows from whether the people take God at His word (Deuteronomy 30:15-18). summary Isaiah 42:24 answers its own question: the LORD Himself delivered His people to plunder because they persistently sinned, refused His paths, and rejected His law. Far from impugning God’s goodness, the verse showcases His faithfulness to His own covenant promises—promises that include both blessing for obedience and discipline for rebellion. His sovereign hand, righteous judgment, and loving purpose stand side by side, urging every reader to trust, obey, and walk in His ways today. (24) Who gave Jacob for a spoil . . .?--The sufferers, whether in the nearer or more distant exile, are reminded that they have brought their sufferings upon themselves, and that it is Jehovah who sends them in the wrath which, as aiming at their restoration, is but another aspect of His love.Verse 24. - Jacob... Israel (comp. Isaiah 40:27; Isaiah 41:8, 14; Isaiah 43:1, etc.), He against whom we have sinned. The prophet identifies himself with his people in loving sympathy, just as Daniel does in Daniel 9:5-15, and Ezra in Ezra 9:6-15, of their respective books (comp. also Isaiah 59:9-13).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoמִֽי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix gave נָתַ֨ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set Jacob יַעֲקֹ֛ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc up for spoil, לִמְשִׁסָּ֧ה (lim·šis·sāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4882: Spoilation and Israel וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל (wə·yiś·rā·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to the plunderers? לְבֹזְזִ֖ים (lə·ḇō·zə·zîm) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 962: To spoil, plunder Was it not הֲל֣וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH against whom ז֚וּ (zū) Pronoun - relative Strong's 2098: This, which, who we have sinned? חָטָ֣אנוּ (ḥā·ṭā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn They were unwilling אָב֤וּ (’ā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 14: To breathe after, to be acquiescent to walk הָל֔וֹךְ (hā·lō·wḵ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in His ways, בִדְרָכָיו֙ (ḇiḏ·rā·ḵāw) Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and they would not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no obey שָׁמְע֖וּ (šā·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently His law. בְּתוֹרָתֽוֹ׃ (bə·ṯō·w·rā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law Links Isaiah 42:24 NIVIsaiah 42:24 NLT Isaiah 42:24 ESV Isaiah 42:24 NASB Isaiah 42:24 KJV Isaiah 42:24 BibleApps.com Isaiah 42:24 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 42:24 Chinese Bible Isaiah 42:24 French Bible Isaiah 42:24 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 42:24 Who gave Jacob as plunder and Israel (Isa Isi Is) |
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