Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. New Living Translation The Sovereign LORD has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will. English Standard Version The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. Berean Standard Bible The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Berean Literal Bible The Lord YHWH has given to me the tongue of the learned, knowing to help the weary with a word. He awakens me morning by morning; He awakens for me the ear to hear like the learned ones. King James Bible The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. New King James Version “The Lord GOD has given Me The tongue of the learned, That I should know how to speak A word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear To hear as the learned. New American Standard Bible The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of disciples, So that I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. NASB 1995 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of disciples, That I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. NASB 1977 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of disciples, That I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Legacy Standard Bible Lord Yahweh has given Me the tongue of disciples, That I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Amplified Bible The Lord GOD has given Me [His Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught], That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught]. Berean Annotated Bible The Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Christian Standard Bible The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are instructed to know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens me each morning; he awakens my ear to listen like those being instructed. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of those who are instructed to know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me each morning; He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed. American Standard Version The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught. Contemporary English Version The LORD God gives me the right words to encourage the weary. Each morning he awakens me eager to learn his teaching; English Revised Version The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I should know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Almighty LORD will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student. Good News Translation The Sovereign LORD has taught me what to say, so that I can strengthen the weary. Every morning he makes me eager to hear what he is going to teach me. International Standard Version "The Lord GOD has given me a learned tongue, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with words. And morning after morning he wakens, and he wakens my ear to listen like those who are being taught. NET Bible The sovereign LORD has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do. New Heart English Bible The LORD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. Webster's Bible Translation The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth my ear to hear as the learned. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. World English Bible The Lord Yahweh has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary. He awakens morning by morning, he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLord YHWH has given to Me "" The tongue of taught ones, "" To know to aid the weary [by] a word, "" He awakens [Me] morning by morning, "" He awakens [My] ear to hear as taught ones. Berean Literal Bible The Lord YHWH has given to me the tongue of the learned, knowing to help the weary with a word. He awakens me morning by morning; He awakens for me the ear to hear like the learned ones. Young's Literal Translation The Lord Jehovah hath given to me The tongue of taught ones, To know to aid the weary by a word, He waketh morning by morning, He waketh for me an ear to hear as taught ones. Smith's Literal Translation The Lord Jehovah gave to me the tongue of the expert to know to help the weary with a word: he will rouse up in the morning by morning, he will rouse up to me the ear to hear as the expert. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord hath given me a learned tongue, that I should know how to uphold by word him that is weary: he wakeneth in the morning, in the morning he wakeneth my ear, that I may hear him as a master. Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord has given me a learned tongue, so that I would know how to uphold with a word, one who has weakened. He rises in the morning, he rises to my ear in the morning, so that I may heed him like a teacher. New American Bible The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, That I might know how to answer the weary a word that will waken them. Morning after morning he wakens my ear to hear as disciples do; New Revised Standard Version The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens— wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD God has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak and declare a word to the weary; he wakens me in the morning; in the morning he causes my ears to hear the teaching. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH God gave to me the tongue of learning, that I shall make known and I shall show the word to the troubled. I shall awaken at dawn, at dawn he shall make for me an ear to hear learning OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The Lord GOD hath given me The tongue of them that are taught, That I should know how to sustain with words him that is weary; He wakeneth morning by morning, He wakeneth mine ear To hear as they that are taught. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord even God gives me the tongue of instruction, to know when it is fit to speak a word: he has appointed for me early, he has given me an ear to hear: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Servant's Obedience4The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. 5The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.… Cross References The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship John 12:49-50 I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. / And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.” Jeremiah 1:9 Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. Isaiah 49:2 He 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. to sustain the weary with a word Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. He awakens Me morning by morning Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. Mark 1:35 Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray. Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple Psalm 40:6-8 Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require. / Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll: / I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” 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— 1 Samuel 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” John 7:16-17 “My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me. / If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own. Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Matthew 13:54 Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. John 8:28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me. Treasury of Scripture The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as the learned. God Exodus 4:11,12 And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD? … Psalm 45:2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Jeremiah 1:9 Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. a word Isaiah 57:15-19 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones… Proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. as the John 7:15-17 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? … Jump to Previous Able Awakens Disciples Ear Experienced Feeble Hear Instructed Learned Morning Open Season Sense Sovereign Speak Special Sustain Sustains Taught Tongue Weary Word WordsJump to Next Able Awakens Disciples Ear Experienced Feeble Hear Instructed Learned Morning Open Season Sense Sovereign Speak Special Sustain Sustains Taught Tongue Weary Word WordsIsaiah 50 1. Christ shows Israel's Sin is not to be imputed to him, 2. by his ability to save 5. By his obedience in that work 7. And by his confidence in that assistance 10. An exhortation to trust in God, and not in ourselves The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship This phrase highlights the divine origin of the speaker's wisdom and ability to teach. In the context of Isaiah, this is often seen as a reference to the Servant of the Lord, a figure who embodies obedience and wisdom. The "tongue of discipleship" suggests a learned and trained ability to communicate God's truth effectively. This can be connected to Jesus Christ, who is often seen as the ultimate fulfillment of the Servant prophecies in Isaiah. In the New Testament, Jesus is frequently depicted as a teacher with unparalleled authority and wisdom (Matthew 7:28-29). to sustain the weary with a word He awakens Me morning by morning He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lord GOD (Yahweh)The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who empowers and instructs His servant. 2. The Servant Often interpreted as the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who embodies the perfect disciple and teacher. 3. The Weary Those who are burdened, tired, or in need of encouragement and strength. 4. Discipleship The process of learning and following the teachings of a master, in this context, the teachings of God. 5. Morning by Morning A phrase indicating regular, daily communication and renewal with God. Teaching Points The Power of the WordGod equips His servants with words that can uplift and sustain those who are weary. As followers of Christ, we are called to speak life-giving words to others. Daily Renewal Just as the servant is awakened morning by morning, believers should seek daily renewal and instruction from God through prayer and scripture. Listening as a Disciple True discipleship involves listening attentively to God's voice. We should cultivate a heart that is open and responsive to His guidance. Empathy and Encouragement Understanding the needs of the weary requires empathy. We should strive to be sensitive to the struggles of others and offer encouragement. Christ as Our Example Jesus, the ultimate servant, models perfect discipleship. We should follow His example in obedience, humility, and service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 50:4?2. How can we develop a "tongue of the learned" in our daily lives? 3. What does it mean to "sustain the weary with a word"? 4. How does Isaiah 50:4 connect with Jesus' teachings in the Gospels? 5. In what ways can we listen "like one being instructed" each morning? 6. How can we apply Isaiah 50:4 to encourage others in their faith journey? 7. What does Isaiah 50:4 reveal about the role of a prophet? 8. How does Isaiah 50:4 emphasize the importance of listening to God? 9. In what ways does Isaiah 50:4 highlight the power of spoken words? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 50? 11. What is the meaning of "Tongue of the Learned"? 12. What is the meaning of 'Tongue of the Learned'? 13. What impact does a well-timed word have? 14. What impact does a well-timed word have? What Does Isaiah 50:4 Mean The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleshipIsaiah points first to the divine source of the Servant’s message. The phrase underscores that the Servant (ultimately fulfilled in Christ) speaks only what the Father entrusts to Him (John 12:49-50). • God equips, not merely inspires. Much like Jeremiah’s call—“Behold, I have put My words in your mouth” (Jeremiah 1:9)—the Servant’s authority is granted, not self-generated. • This gifting sets the Servant apart from ordinary teachers (Matthew 7:28-29) and validates every word He utters (John 7:16). to sustain the weary with a word The purpose of the God-given tongue is pastoral, not merely doctrinal. The Servant meets real human need: • He offers rest to the burdened (Matthew 11:28-30) and comfort to the bruised reed (Isaiah 42:3). • His words revive discouraged souls (Psalm 23:3) and bring hope to those “fainting from many offenses” (Psalm 38:4). • This sustaining ministry continues through Scripture today, ensuring that no believer’s struggle is beyond the reach of His voice (Romans 15:4). He awakens Me morning by morning The Servant’s communion with the Father is daily, intentional, and uninterrupted. • Jesus modeled this rhythm, rising “very early while it was still dark” to pray (Mark 1:35). • Regular fellowship fuels effective ministry; manna had to be gathered each dawn (Exodus 16:21), and fresh dependence is still required for spiritual nourishment (Lamentations 3:22-23). • The image suggests eagerness—God awakens Him, but He responds willingly, embodying Psalm 5:3: “In the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly.” He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple Speaking for God flows from listening to God. The Servant submits His ear before engaging His tongue. • This mirrors the posture urged in Proverbs 8:34—“Blessed is the man who listens to Me, watching daily at My doors.” • Obedient listening ensures perfect alignment with the Father’s will (John 5:30). • Believers share this pattern: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak” (James 1:19), because faithful discipleship begins with receptive hearts (Luke 10:39). summary Isaiah 50:4 reveals a Servant perfectly equipped, deeply compassionate, constantly communing, and wholly obedient. God gives Him words; He uses them to lift the weary. God wakes Him daily; He listens before He speaks. In Christ, this prophecy finds its fullest expression, offering both the model and the means for every disciple to speak life-giving truth drawn from daily, humble communion with the Lord. (4) The Lord God . . .--A new section begins in the form of an abruptly introduced soliloquy. As in Isaiah 49:4, the speaker is the Servant of Jehovah, not Isaiah, though we may legitimately trace in what follows some echoes of the prophet's own experience. The union of the two names Adonai Jahveh (or Jehovah) indicates, as elsewhere, a special solemnity.The tongue of the learned.--Better, of a disciple, or, well-trained scholar. That I should know how to speak.--Better, that I should know how to sustain (or, refresh) the weary with a word. He wakeneth.--The daily teaching of the morning communion with God is contrasted by implication with the dreams and night visions of a less perfect inspiration. An illustration, perhaps a conscious fulfilment, may be found in Mark 1:35; Luke 4:42. To hear as the learned.--Read disciples, as before. The true Servant is also as a scholar, studious of the Master's will, as are other scholars. Verses 4-9. - A SOLILOQUY OF THE SERVANT OF JEHOVAH. The separateness of this passage has been maintained in the opening paragraph. That it is not of himself that the prophet here speaks, appears(1) from the self-assertion (vers, 4, 5, 9); (2) from the depth of humiliation declared in ver. 6, which is beyond anything recorded of Isaiah. But if he does not speak of himself, he can scarcely speak of any other besides "the Servant," of whom he has already said much (Isaiah 42:1-8; Isaiah 49:1-12), and of whom he has still much more to say (Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12). Verse 4. - The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned; literally, the tongue of disciples; i.e. a trained tongue, a well-taught tongue. Christ "did nothing of himself; as the Father had taught him," so he spoke (John 8:28). That I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary; rather, that I shall know how to sustain by a word him that is weary. Compare, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). He wakeneth morning by morning... mine ear. God held immediate and constant communication with the "Servant" - not enlightening him occasionally, as he did the prophets, by dreams and visions, but continually whispering in his ear. At no time did the Father "leave him alone" (John 8:29) or cease to speak to him. "Morning by morning" is not to be narrowed to the bare literal meaning, but to be taken in the sense of "un-interruptedly." To hear as the learned; rather, to hear as disciples hear; i.e. attentively, submissively, gladly. Hebrew The Lordאֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהֹוִ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH has given Me נָ֤תַן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the tongue לְשׁ֣וֹן (lə·šō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 3956: The tongue of discipleship, לִמּוּדִ֔ים (lim·mū·ḏîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3928: Instructed to sustain לָע֥וּת (lā·‘ūṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5790: To hasten, succor the weary יָעֵ֖ף (yā·‘êp̄) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3287: Fatigued, exhausted with a word. דָּבָ֑ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause He awakens Me יָעִ֣יר ׀ (yā·‘îr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake morning בַּבֹּ֣קֶר (bab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning by morning; בַּבֹּ֗קֶר (bab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning He awakens יָעִ֥יר (yā·‘îr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake My ear אֹ֔זֶן (’ō·zen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear to listen לִשְׁמֹ֖עַ (liš·mō·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently as a disciple. כַּלִּמּוּדִֽים׃ (kal·lim·mū·ḏîm) Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3928: Instructed Links Isaiah 50:4 NIVIsaiah 50:4 NLT Isaiah 50:4 ESV Isaiah 50:4 NASB Isaiah 50:4 KJV Isaiah 50:4 BibleApps.com Isaiah 50:4 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 50:4 Chinese Bible Isaiah 50:4 French Bible Isaiah 50:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 50:4 The Lord Yahweh has given me (Isa Isi Is) |
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