Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.” New Living Translation He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, and you will bring me glory.” English Standard Version And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” Berean Standard Bible He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.” Berean Literal Bible And He said to me: “You are My servant, O Israel; in whom I will be glorified.” King James Bible And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. New King James Version “And He said to me, ‘You are My servant, O Israel, In whom I will be glorified.’ New American Standard Bible He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, In whom I will show My glory.” NASB 1995 He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, In Whom I will show My glory.” NASB 1977 And He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, In Whom I will show My glory.” Legacy Standard Bible He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, In Whom I will show forth My beautiful glory.” Amplified Bible And [the LORD] said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, In Whom I will show My glory.” Berean Annotated Bible He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel (he wrestles with God), in whom I will display My glory. Christian Standard Bible He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He said to me, “You are My Servant, Israel; I will be glorified in him.” American Standard Version and he said unto me, Thou art my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified. Contemporary English Version The LORD said to me, "Israel, you are my servant; and because of you I will be highly honored." English Revised Version and he said unto me, Thou art my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to me, "You are my servant Israel. I will display my glory through you." Good News Translation He said to me, "Israel, you are my servant; because of you, people will praise me." International Standard Version He said to me: 'You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will glorify myself.' NET Bible He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, through whom I will reveal my splendor." New Heart English Bible and he said to me, "You are my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified." Webster's Bible Translation And said to me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.” World English Bible He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He says to me, “You are My servant, O Israel, "" In whom I beautify Myself.” Berean Literal Bible And He said to me: “You are My servant, O Israel; in whom I will be glorified.” Young's Literal Translation And He saith to me, 'My servant Thou art, O Israel, In whom I beautify Myself.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to me, Thou my servant, Israel, whom I will be honored in thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to me: Thou art my servant Israel, for in thee will I glory. Catholic Public Domain Version And he has said to me: “You are my servant, Israel. For in you, I will glory.” New American Bible He said to me, You are my servant, in you, Israel, I show my glory. New Revised Standard Version And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd said to me, You are my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to me: “You are my Servant, Israel; in you I am glorified! • OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He said unto me: 'Thou art My servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.' Brenton Septuagint Translation and said to me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, and in thee I will be glorified. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context You are My Servant…2He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. 3He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.” 4But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength in futility and vanity; yet My vindication is with the LORD, and My reward is with My God.”… Cross References He said to Me, Psalm 2:7 I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. Hebrews 1:5 For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”? Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” “You are My Servant, Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. Isaiah 52:13 Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Isaiah 53:11 After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. Israel, Isaiah 41:8-9 “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. Isaiah 44:21 Remember these things, O Jacob, for you are My servant, O Israel. I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you. Isaiah 44:1-2 But now listen, O Jacob My servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. / This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. in whom I will display My glory.” Isaiah 60:21 Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. John 17:4 I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do. John 12:28 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” Exodus 19:5-6 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Genesis 12:2-3 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Treasury of Scripture And said to me, You are my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. Isaiah 42:1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Isaiah 44:23 Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel. Jump to Previous Beautify Display Glorified Glorify Glory Israel Servant Show SplendorJump to Next Beautify Display Glorified Glorify Glory Israel Servant Show SplendorIsaiah 49 1. Christ being sent to the Jews, complains of them5. He is sent to the Gentiles with gracious promises 13. God's love is perpetual to his church 18. The ample restoration of the church 24. The powerful deliverance out of captivity He said to Me This phrase indicates a direct communication from God, emphasizing the personal nature of the message. In the context of Isaiah, this is part of the "Servant Songs," where God speaks to His chosen servant. The use of "He" refers to God, highlighting His authority and the divine origin of the message. This communication is consistent with the prophetic tradition where God speaks to His prophets, as seen in other instances like Jeremiah 1:4-5 and Ezekiel 2:1-3. You are My Servant Israel in whom I will display My glory Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied during a time of great turmoil and change for the nation of Israel. 2. Israel In this context, Israel is both the nation chosen by God and a representation of the servant through whom God will display His glory. The term can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. 3. God The speaker in this verse, God is declaring His purpose and plan for Israel, His chosen servant. 4. Servant The servant is a central figure in Isaiah's prophecies, often seen as a representation of Israel and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 5. Glory The manifestation of God's presence and power, which He intends to display through His servant, Israel. Teaching Points Understanding Our Identity in ChristJust as Israel was called to be God's servant, Christians are called to be servants of Christ, reflecting His glory in the world. God's Glory Through Obedience The display of God's glory is often linked to the obedience and faithfulness of His people. We are called to live in a way that honors God and reveals His character to others. The Role of the Servant The servant's role is to be a light to the nations, pointing others to God. As believers, we are tasked with sharing the Gospel and being a testimony of God's love and grace. Prophetic Fulfillment in Christ Isaiah's prophecies find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the perfect servant who fully displayed God's glory through His life, death, and resurrection. Living with Purpose Understanding that we are part of God's plan to display His glory can give us purpose and direction in our daily lives, encouraging us to live intentionally for Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 49:3?2. How does Isaiah 49:3 reveal God's purpose for Israel as His servant? 3. What does "in whom I will be glorified" mean for believers today? 4. How can Isaiah 49:3 inspire us to fulfill our God-given purpose? 5. Connect Isaiah 49:3 with New Testament teachings on being God's servants. 6. How can we glorify God in our daily lives, as Isaiah 49:3 suggests? 7. How does Isaiah 49:3 define Israel's role in God's plan? 8. What is the significance of God calling Israel "My servant" in Isaiah 49:3? 9. How does Isaiah 49:3 relate to the concept of the chosen people? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 49? 11. In Isaiah 49:3, the servant is called “Israel,” but elsewhere seems a single individual—does this create an internal inconsistency? 12. What is a corporate election? 13. What are the Servant Songs in Isaiah? 14. Why does Isaiah 42:4 seem to contradict later passages that depict the Messiah as suffering and dying (e.g., Isaiah 53)? What Does Isaiah 49:3 Mean He said to Me- The voice initiating the statement is the LORD Himself, underscoring that what follows carries divine authority and cannot fail (Isaiah 45:23; Numbers 23:19). - Similar moments where God personally speaks include “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold” (Isaiah 42:1) and the Father’s words at Jesus’ baptism, “This is My beloved Son” (Matthew 3:17). - The pattern shows God taking the first step in revelation, calling and commissioning His chosen servants from Moses (Exodus 3:4-10) to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:4-10). You are My Servant - “Servant” signals both honor and mission. God entrusts His purposes to the one addressed, expecting willing obedience (Philippians 2:7-8; Hebrews 10:7). - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 42; 49; 50; 52-53) progressively reveal a servant who brings justice, light, and redemption. - While Israel as a nation is called God’s servant (Isaiah 41:8-9), the ultimate fulfillment centers on the Messiah, who perfectly embodies what Israel was meant to be (Matthew 12:17-21). Israel - The name recalls Jacob’s new identity after wrestling with God (Genesis 32:28), pointing to a people formed by grace and covenant. - Isaiah often uses “Israel” for the nation (Isaiah 44:21) yet sometimes applies it to the singular Servant-Messiah who stands in for the people (Hosea 11:1 applied to Christ in Matthew 2:15). - This dual sense explains how one Servant can both be called “Israel” and simultaneously restore Israel (Isaiah 49:5-6), showing God’s plan to work through One for the many. in whom I will display My glory - God’s glory—His visible majesty and moral excellence—shines when His purposes succeed (Exodus 14:4; Isaiah 60:1-3). - The Servant’s faithful obedience will showcase God’s character to the world, fulfilling “I will be sanctified through you before their eyes” (Ezekiel 36:23). - Jesus echoes this in John 17:1: “Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You,” revealing the climactic display of divine glory at the cross and resurrection. summary God Himself commissions the Servant, calling Him “Israel” yet tasking Him to save Israel, so that the success of this mission broadcasts the LORD’s glory to all nations. The prophet thus points to the Messiah—perfect Servant and true Israel—whose life, death, and resurrection literally fulfill the promise, proving Scripture trustworthy and God’s plan unstoppable. (3) Thou art my servant, O Israel.--Not that the "Servant" is merely the nation, but that he fulfils its ideal. "Israel" had begun with being an individual name. It should be so once more in the person of Him who would be truly "a prince with God."In whom I will be glorified.--Better, in whom I will glorify myself. The words find a conscious echo in John 13:31-32; John 17:1-5. Verse 3. - Thou art my Servant, O Israel. That the literal "Israel," is not intended appears plainly from ver. 5. The Servant himself is addressed as "Israel," because he "would stand as a new federal head to the nation" (Kay), which would be summed up in him, and also because he would be, in a truer sense than any other, an "Israel," or "Prince with God." In whom I will be glorified (comp. John 13:31, "Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him"). He who is "the Brightness of the Father's glory" sets forth that glory before men, and causes them to glorify him, both with their tongues and in their lives.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He saidוַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, לִ֖י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew “You אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are My servant, עַבְדִּי־ (‘aḇ·dî-) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֕ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in whom אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I will display My glory.” אֶתְפָּאָֽר׃ (’eṯ·pā·’ār) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6286: To gleam, embellish, to boast, to explain, oneself, to shake a, tree Links Isaiah 49:3 NIVIsaiah 49:3 NLT Isaiah 49:3 ESV Isaiah 49:3 NASB Isaiah 49:3 KJV Isaiah 49:3 BibleApps.com Isaiah 49:3 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 49:3 Chinese Bible Isaiah 49:3 French Bible Isaiah 49:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 49:3 And he said to me You (Isa Isi Is) |
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