Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Among all the children she bore there was none to guide her; among all the children she reared there was none to take her by the hand. New Living Translation Not one of your children is left alive to take your hand and guide you. English Standard Version There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne; there is none to take her by the hand among all the sons she has brought up. Berean Standard Bible Among all the sons she bore, there is no one to guide her; among all the sons she brought up, there is no one to take her hand. Berean Literal Bible There is not one guiding her among all the sons she has borne; and there is no one one to take her hand among all the sons she has brought up. King James Bible There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath brought up. New King James Version There is no one to guide her Among all the sons she has brought forth; Nor is there any who takes her by the hand Among all the sons she has brought up. New American Standard Bible There is no one to guide her among all the sons to whom she has given birth, Nor is there anyone to take her by the hand among all the sons she has raised. NASB 1995 There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne, Nor is there one to take her by the hand among all the sons she has reared. NASB 1977 There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne; Nor is there one to take her by the hand among all the sons she has reared. Legacy Standard Bible There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne, Nor is there one to take hold of her by the hand among all the sons she has reared. Amplified Bible There is no one to guide her among all the sons she has borne, Nor is there anyone to take her by the hand among all the sons she has reared. Berean Annotated Bible Among all the sons she bore, there is no one to guide her; among all the sons she brought up, there is no one to take her hand. Christian Standard Bible There is no one to guide her among all the children she has raised; there is no one to take hold of her hand among all the offspring she has brought up. Holman Christian Standard Bible There is no one to guide her among all the children she has raised; there is no one to take hold of her hand among all the offspring she has brought up. American Standard Version There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand among all the sons that she hath brought up. Contemporary English Version Not one of your many children is there to guide you or to offer a helping hand. English Revised Version There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath brought up. GOD'S WORD® Translation From all the children she gave birth to, there was no one to guide her. From all the children she raised, there was no one to take her by the hand. Good News Translation There is no one to lead you, no one among your people to take you by the hand. International Standard Version There is no one to guide you out of all the children she bore, no one to take her by the hand out of all the children she brought up. NET Bible There was no one to lead her among all the children she bore; there was no one to take her by the hand among all the children she raised. New Heart English Bible There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she has brought forth; neither is there any who takes her by the hand among all the sons who she has brought up. Webster's Bible Translation There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath brought up. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAmong all the sons she bore, there is no one to guide her; among all the sons she brought up, there is no one to take her hand. World English Bible There is no one to guide her among all the sons to whom she has given birth; and there is no one who takes her by the hand among all the sons whom she has brought up. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere is not a leader to her "" Out of all the sons she has borne, "" And there is none laying hold on her hand "" Out of all the sons she has nourished. Berean Literal Bible There is not one guiding her among all the sons she has borne; and there is no one one to take her hand among all the sons she has brought up. Young's Literal Translation There is not a leader to her Out of all the sons she hath borne, And there is none laying hold on her hand Out of all the sons she hath nourished. Smith's Literal Translation None providing for her of all the sons she brought forth; and none holding by her hand of all the sons she caused to grow. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is none that can uphold her among all the children that she hath brought forth: and there is none that taketh her by the hand among all the children that she hath brought up. Catholic Public Domain Version There is no one who can uphold her, out of all the sons whom she has conceived. And there is no one who would take her by the hand, out of all the sons whom she has raised. New American Bible She has no one to guide her of all the children she bore; She has no one to take her by the hand, of all the children she reared!— New Revised Standard Version There is no one to guide her among all the children she has borne; there is no one to take her by the hand among all the children she has brought up. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere is none to comfort her among all the sons whom she has borne; neither is there any of all the sons that she has brought up that takes her by the hand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there is no one who comforts her, of all the children to whom she had given birth, and there is no one who has held her hand and lifted her up, of all the children whom she raised OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There is none to guide her Among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; Neither is there any that taketh her by the hand Of all the sons that she hath brought up. Brenton Septuagint Translation and there was none to comfort thee of all the children whom thou borest; and there was none to take hold of thine hand, not even of all the children whom thou has reared. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cup of Wrath17Awake, awake! Rise up, O Jerusalem, you who have drunk from the hand of the LORD the cup of His fury; you who have drained the goblet to the dregs—the cup that makes men stagger. 18Among all the sons she bore, there is no one to guide her; among all the sons she brought up, there is no one to take her hand. 19These pairs have befallen you: devastation and destruction, famine and sword. Who will grieve for you? Who can comfort you?… Cross References Among all the sons she bore, Isaiah 49:21 Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled and rejected. So who has reared them? Look, I was left all alone, so where did they come from?’” Jeremiah 31:15 This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” Lamentations 1:5 Her foes have become her masters; her enemies are at ease. For the LORD has brought her grief because of her many transgressions. Her children have gone away as captives before the enemy. there is no one to guide her; 1 Kings 22:17 So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’” Ezekiel 34:5 They were scattered for lack of a shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild beasts. Proverbs 11:14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. among all the sons she brought up, Isaiah 1:2 Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. Hosea 11:3 It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms, but they never realized that it was I who healed them. Deuteronomy 1:31 and in the wilderness, where the LORD your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way by which you traveled until you reached this place.” there is no one to take her hand. Isaiah 42:6 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. Psalm 73:23 Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand. Lamentations 1:16 For these things I weep; my eyes flow with tears. For there is no one nearby to comfort me, no one to revive my soul. My children are destitute because the enemy has prevailed. Lamentations 1:2 She weeps aloud in the night, with tears upon her cheeks. Among all her lovers there is no one to comfort her. All her friends have betrayed her; they have become her enemies. Jeremiah 15:5 Who will have pity on you, O Jerusalem? Who will mourn for you? Who will turn aside to ask about your welfare? Jeremiah 5:31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end? Treasury of Scripture There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she has brought forth; neither is there any that takes her by the hand of all the sons that she has brought up. none Isaiah 3:4-8 And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them… Isaiah 49:21 Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? Psalm 88:18 Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness. that taketh Isaiah 41:13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Isaiah 45:1 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; Job 8:20 Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers: Jump to Previous Bore Borne Care Forth Guide Hand Hold Leader Nourished RearedJump to Next Bore Borne Care Forth Guide Hand Hold Leader Nourished RearedIsaiah 51 1. An exhortation after the pattern of Abraham, to trust in Christ3. By reason of his comfortable promises, 4. Of his righteous salvation 7. And man's mortality 9. Christ by his sanctified arm defends his from the fear of man 17. He bewails the afflictions of Jerusalem 21. And promises deliverance Among all the sons she bore This phrase refers to the people of Jerusalem, often personified as a mother in the prophetic literature. The "sons" symbolize the inhabitants or leaders of the city. Historically, Jerusalem had many leaders and prophets, yet during times of judgment, none were able to provide true guidance. This reflects the spiritual desolation and lack of righteous leadership. The imagery of a mother and her children is common in Scripture, emphasizing the nurturing role of the city and the expected loyalty and support from its inhabitants. there is no one to guide her among all the sons she brought up there is no one to take her hand Persons / Places / Events 1. Zion/JerusalemOften personified as a woman or mother in the book of Isaiah, representing the people of Israel and their spiritual state. 2. Sons of Zion Symbolic of the inhabitants of Jerusalem or the people of Israel, who are expected to provide guidance and leadership. 3. Isaiah The prophet who delivers God's message to the people, calling them to repentance and offering hope for restoration. Teaching Points The Need for Godly LeadershipThe absence of guidance in Zion highlights the importance of godly leaders who can provide spiritual direction and support. Human Limitations and Divine Dependence The failure of human leaders to guide Zion underscores the necessity of relying on God, who is the ultimate guide and comforter. God's Faithfulness Amidst Desolation Even when human support is lacking, God's promises remain steadfast, offering hope and restoration to His people. The Role of the Community in Spiritual Guidance This passage challenges believers to step up as spiritual leaders within their communities, providing guidance and support to those in need. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 51:18?2. How does Isaiah 51:18 highlight the absence of guidance for Jerusalem's people? 3. What lessons can we learn about leadership from Isaiah 51:18? 4. How does Isaiah 51:18 connect with Proverbs 11:14 on the need for guidance? 5. In what ways can we provide support to those lacking guidance today? 6. How can Isaiah 51:18 inspire us to seek God's wisdom in leadership? 7. What does Isaiah 51:18 reveal about God's role in guiding His people? 8. How does Isaiah 51:18 reflect the consequences of Israel's disobedience? 9. Why is there no one to guide Israel in Isaiah 51:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 51? 11. What does the Bible say about being broken? 12. What is the purpose of prayer? 13. What are the key events in the Book of Acts? 14. How does God value the lost and found? What Does Isaiah 51:18 Mean Among all the sons she bore“Among all the sons she bore…” (Isaiah 51:18) • God pictures Jerusalem as a mother who once teemed with children—citizens who shared covenant privileges (Isaiah 1:2; Deuteronomy 32:6). • These “sons” were literally the people of Judah, not a poetic abstraction. Their existence testified to God’s faithfulness in multiplying Abraham’s line (Genesis 22:17). • Yet the statement hints at tragedy: the very abundance of offspring now highlights their collective failure. Lamentations 1:1 echoes the same shock—“How lonely sits the city that was full of people!” there is no one to guide her “…there is no one to guide her…” (Isaiah 51:18) • Leadership—spiritual, moral, and civil—has disappeared. Isaiah earlier warned of this vacuum: “I will make boys their princes, and infants shall rule over them” (Isaiah 3:4). • A guide should have pointed the nation back to the LORD (2 Chronicles 15:2) yet, like sheep without a shepherd, they scattered (Ezekiel 34:5; Mark 6:34). • The absence of guidance underscores the consequences of sin; when people reject the Word, God withholds wise leadership (Hosea 4:6). among all the sons she brought up “…among all the sons she brought up…” (Isaiah 51:18) • “Brought up” recalls patient nurturing—centuries of God’s instruction through prophets, priests, and kings (Nehemiah 9:20; Isaiah 46:3–4). • The line emphasizes responsibility: privilege heightens accountability (Amos 3:2; Luke 12:48). • Like a parent who invested everything in a child, Jerusalem can point to no one who reciprocated loyalty (Luke 13:34). there is no one to take her hand “…there is no one to take her hand.” (Isaiah 51:18) • Taking a hand implies rescue and steadying (Psalm 37:24; Isaiah 41:13). • The stark image: a staggering mother, devastated by judgment (Isaiah 51:17), and not one child steps forward. Even the strongest proved helpless (Isaiah 63:5). • The verse lays groundwork for hope: if no human can grasp her hand, the LORD Himself will (Isaiah 51:22; 54:5). Ultimately, Messiah fulfills that role, leading His people out of wrath into restoration (Hebrews 2:10). summary Isaiah 51:18 paints Jerusalem as a deserted mother—many children yet none willing or able to guide, defend, or rescue her. The wording underscores literal historical judgment for covenant unfaithfulness, reveals the bankruptcy of human leadership, and primes the reader to look beyond failed sons to the faithful Son who alone can take her hand. Verse 18. - None to guide her. From the time that Johanan, the son of Kareah, and the other "captains of the forces," quitted Judaea and fled into Egypt, taking with them Jeremiah and Baruch (Jeremiah 43:5-7), there was no one left in the country with any authority or any ability to direct affairs. The city, no doubt, suffered by this state of things, becoming more ruined and more desolate than it would have been otherwise. Had Johanan and the Jews under him remained in the land, God had promised to "build them, and not pull them down;" to "plant them, and not pluck them up" (Jeremiah 42:10). Thus Jerusalem's extreme desolation was not wholly the result of the Babylonian conquest, but was partly due to the after-misconduct of the Jews left in the country.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Among allמִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the sons בָּנִ֖ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son she bore, יָלָ֑דָה (yā·lā·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage there is no אֵין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle one to guide מְנַהֵ֣ל (mə·na·hêl) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5095: To lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a place of rest, refresh her; לָ֔הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew among all מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the sons בָּנִ֖ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son she brought up, גִּדֵּֽלָה׃ (gid·dê·lāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great there is no וְאֵ֤ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle one to take מַחֲזִיק֙ (ma·ḥă·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer her hand. בְּיָדָ֔הּ (bə·yā·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links Isaiah 51:18 NIVIsaiah 51:18 NLT Isaiah 51:18 ESV Isaiah 51:18 NASB Isaiah 51:18 KJV Isaiah 51:18 BibleApps.com Isaiah 51:18 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 51:18 Chinese Bible Isaiah 51:18 French Bible Isaiah 51:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 51:18 There is none to guide her among (Isa Isi Is) |
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