Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing! Come out from it and be pure, you who carry the articles of the LORD’s house. New Living Translation Get out! Get out and leave your captivity, where everything you touch is unclean. Get out of there and purify yourselves, you who carry home the sacred objects of the LORD. English Standard Version Depart, depart, go out from there; touch no unclean thing; go out from the midst of her; purify yourselves, you who bear the vessels of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Berean Literal Bible Turn aside, turn aside! Go out from there! An unclean thing you⁺ will not touch! Go out from her midst, purify yourselves, ones bearing the vessels of YHWH. King James Bible Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. New King James Version Depart! Depart! Go out from there, Touch no unclean thing; Go out from the midst of her, Be clean, You who bear the vessels of the LORD. New American Standard Bible Depart, depart, go out from there, Do not touch what is unclean; Go out of the midst of her, purify yourselves, You who carry the vessels of the LORD. NASB 1995 Depart, depart, go out from there, Touch nothing unclean; Go out of the midst of her, purify yourselves, You who carry the vessels of the LORD. NASB 1977 Depart, depart, go out from there, Touch nothing unclean; Go out of the midst of her, purify yourselves, You who carry the vessels of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Depart, depart, go out from there, Touch nothing unclean; Go out of the midst of her, purify yourselves, You who carry the vessels of Yahweh. Amplified Bible Depart, depart, go out from there (the lands of exile), Touch no unclean thing; Go out of the midst of her (Babylon), purify yourselves, You who carry the articles of the LORD [on your journey from there]. Berean Annotated Bible Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing <2Co 6:17>; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible Leave, leave, go out from there! Do not touch anything unclean; go out from her, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Leave, leave, go out from there! Do not touch anything unclean; go out from her, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. American Standard Version Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; cleanse yourselves, ye that bear the vessels of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Leave the city of Babylon! Don't touch anything filthy. Wash yourselves. Be ready to carry back everything sacred that belongs to the LORD. English Revised Version Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, ye that bear the vessels of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Run away! Run away! Get away from there! Do not touch anything unclean. Get away from it! Make yourselves pure, you Levites who carry the utensils for the LORD's temple. Good News Translation Be sure to leave Babylonia, all you that carry the Temple equipment. Touch no forbidden thing; keep yourselves holy and leave. International Standard Version "Depart! Depart! Go out from there; touch no unclean thing; go out from the midst of her; purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. NET Bible Leave! Leave! Get out of there! Don't touch anything unclean! Get out of it! Stay pure, you who carry the LORD's holy items! New Heart English Bible Depart, depart, go out from there, and touch no unclean thing. Go out from their midst, and be separate, you who bear the vessels of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDepart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. World English Bible Depart! Depart! Go out from there! Touch no unclean thing! Go out from among her! Cleanse yourselves, you who carry Yahweh’s vessels. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTurn aside, turn aside, go out from there, "" Do not touch the unclean, "" Go out from her midst, "" Be pure, who are carrying the weapons of YHWH. Berean Literal Bible Turn aside, turn aside! Go out from there! An unclean thing you⁺ will not touch! Go out from her midst, purify yourselves, ones bearing the vessels of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation Turn aside, turn aside, go out thence, The unclean touch not, go out from her midst, Be ye pure, who are bearing the weapons of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation Turn aside, turn aside, come ye forth from thence; ye shall not touch the unclean thing; come forth from the midst of her; be separated ye lifting up the vessels of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDepart, depart, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing: go out of the midst of her, be ye clean, you that carry the vessels of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Depart, depart, get out of here! Do not be willing to touch what is polluted. Go out from her midst! Be cleansed, you who bear the vessels of the Lord. New American Bible Depart, depart, go out from there, touch nothing unclean! Out from there! Purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; go out from the midst of it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDepart, depart, go out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go out of the midst of her; purge yourselves, you who bear the vessels of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Pass on, go out from there, and the impure thing you shall not touch. Go out from within it and be chosen bearers of the vessels of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, Touch no unclean thing; Go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, Ye that bear the vessels of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Depart ye, depart, go out from thence, and touch not the unclean thing; go ye out from the midst of her; separate yourselves, ye that bear the vessels of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Deliverance for Jerusalem…10The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. 11Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. 12For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.… Cross References Depart, depart, go out from there! Isaiah 48:20 Leave Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! Declare it with a shout of joy, proclaim it, let it go out to the ends of the earth, saying, “The LORD has redeemed His servant Jacob!” Jeremiah 50:8 Flee from the midst of Babylon; depart from the land of the Chaldeans; be like the he-goats that lead the flock. Jeremiah 51:6 Flee from Babylon! Escape with your lives! Do not be destroyed in her punishment. For this is the time of the LORD’s vengeance; He will pay her what she deserves. Touch no unclean thing; 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” Haggai 2:13-14 So Haggai asked, “If one who is defiled by contact with a corpse touches any of these, does it become defiled?” “Yes, it becomes defiled,” the priests answered. / Then Haggai replied, “So it is with this people and this nation before Me, declares the LORD, and so it is with every work of their hands; whatever they offer there is defiled. Leviticus 5:2-3 Or if a person touches anything unclean—whether the carcass of any unclean wild animal or livestock or crawling creature—even if he is unaware of it, he is unclean and guilty. / Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty. come out from it, Revelation 18:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. Jeremiah 51:45 Come out of her, My people! Save your lives, each of you, from the fierce anger of the LORD. Genesis 19:17 As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!” purify yourselves, James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. 1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. you who carry the vessels of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 23:26-32 So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” / For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, / but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, … Ezra 8:24-30 Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, / and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. / I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, … Ezra 1:7-11 King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. / Cyrus king of Persia had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. / This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, … 2 Timothy 2:21 So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. Treasury of Scripture Depart you, depart you, go you out from there, touch no unclean thing; go you out of the middle of her; be you clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. depart ye Isaiah 48:20 Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob. Jeremiah 50:8 Remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be as the he goats before the flocks. Jeremiah 51:6,45 Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence… touch Leviticus 5:2,3 Or if a soul touch any unclean thing, whether it be a carcase of an unclean beast, or a carcase of unclean cattle, or the carcase of unclean creeping things, and if it be hidden from him; he also shall be unclean, and guilty… Leviticus 11:26,27,45,47 The carcases of every beast which divideth the hoof, and is not clovenfooted, nor cheweth the cud, are unclean unto you: every one that toucheth them shall be unclean… Leviticus 15:5 And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even. be Leviticus 10:3 Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace. Leviticus 22:2 Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow unto me: I am the LORD. Ezra 1:7-11 Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in the house of his gods; … Jump to Previous Bear Bearing Carry Clean Cleanse Depart Midst Pure Purify Thence Touch Touching Turn Unclean Vessels Weapons YourselvesJump to Next Bear Bearing Carry Clean Cleanse Depart Midst Pure Purify Thence Touch Touching Turn Unclean Vessels Weapons YourselvesIsaiah 52 1. Christ persuades the church to believe his free redemption7. To receive the ministers thereof 9. To joy in the power thereof 11. And to free themselves from bondage 13. Christ's kingdom shall be exalted Depart, depart, go out from there! This phrase is a call to action, urging the Israelites to leave Babylon. Historically, this reflects the period after the Babylonian exile when the Israelites were allowed to return to Jerusalem. The repetition of "depart" emphasizes urgency and the importance of obedience to God's command. This echoes the Exodus from Egypt, where the Israelites were called to leave a place of captivity. It also foreshadows the call for believers to separate themselves from worldly influences and sin. Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah and spoke of both judgment and redemption. 2. Babylon Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of Isaiah 52 is the deliverance of the Israelites from Babylonian captivity. Babylon symbolizes a place of exile and impurity. 3. The Israelites The people of God who were in exile in Babylon. They are being called to return to Jerusalem and to purify themselves. 4. The Vessels of the LORD Sacred items used in the worship and service of God, likely referring to the items taken from the temple in Jerusalem to Babylon. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is calling His people to holiness and separation from impurity. Teaching Points Call to HolinessAs believers, we are called to live lives that are set apart for God, avoiding anything that defiles or corrupts our spiritual walk. Separation from Worldliness Just as the Israelites were called to leave Babylon, Christians are called to separate themselves from worldly influences that lead to sin. Purification and Preparation Carrying the vessels of the LORD symbolizes a responsibility to maintain purity. Believers are to purify themselves, preparing to serve God faithfully. Obedience to God's Call The command to "depart" is an imperative, highlighting the importance of immediate and complete obedience to God's instructions. Identity as God's People Understanding our identity as carriers of God's presence and representatives of His holiness in the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 52:11?2. How does Isaiah 52:11 encourage us to pursue holiness in daily life? 3. What does "depart, depart" signify about leaving behind sinful influences? 4. How can Isaiah 52:11 guide our separation from worldly practices? 5. Which New Testament passages echo the call to purity in Isaiah 52:11? 6. How can we apply "touch no unclean thing" in modern Christian living? 7. What does Isaiah 52:11 mean by "depart, depart" and "touch no unclean thing"? 8. How does Isaiah 52:11 relate to the concept of holiness in the Bible? 9. Why does Isaiah 52:11 emphasize leaving Babylon without touching unclean things? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 52? 11. Could Isaiah 52:11’s exhortation for ritual purity conflict with other Old Testament laws that detail different cleansing practices? 12. What defines the land of the living? 13. What Old Testament prophecies predict the Messiah? 14. In Luke 11:24-26, does the description of evil spirits roaming and returning contradict current psychological or medical understanding of mental disorders? What Does Isaiah 52:11 Mean Depart, depart– The double command underscores urgency and certainty. – Historically, God is directing exiles to leave Babylon without delay (Isaiah 48:20). – Spiritually, He still calls His people to decisive separation from systems opposed to Him (Revelation 18:4; 2 Corinthians 6:17–18). – Repetition reminds us that half-measures are not enough; lingering only postpones freedom. go out from there! – This is a concrete step, not a vague wish. • Leave the place of bondage. • Leave the mindset of bondage. – Exodus imagery echoes: just as Israel walked out of Egypt, captives must walk out of Babylon (Exodus 12:41; Jeremiah 51:45). – God’s people move when He says move, trusting His timing and provision (Psalm 105:37). Touch no unclean thing; – Cleanness matters to a holy God (Leviticus 11:44). – Purity is proactive: refuse contact with whatever defiles—idolatry, compromise, sin habits (Ephesians 5:11). – Paul applies this same line to the church: “Therefore, come out from among them and be separate… touch no unclean thing” (2 Corinthians 6:17). come out from it, – Separation has both direction and destination: • From corruption. • Toward covenant fellowship with God (James 4:8). – Remaining in a polluted environment eventually pollutes the person (1 Corinthians 15:33). – Jeremiah gives the same warning about Babylon’s judgment: “Flee from the midst of Babylon… each of you, save your life” (Jeremiah 51:6). purify yourselves, – Leaving is only half the call; cleansing follows. – Old-covenant priests washed before service (Exodus 19:10; 30:19-21). – New-covenant believers pursue daily cleansing by confession and obedience (1 John 1:9; James 4:8). – Purification is not self-help; it is cooperating with God’s gracious work (Philippians 2:12-13). you who carry the vessels of the LORD. – Specifically aimed at Levites transporting temple articles back to Jerusalem (Ezra 1:7-11). – Their cargo is holy, so their conduct must match (Numbers 4:15). – By extension, all who bear God’s name carry something sacred—His presence (1 Peter 2:9; 2 Timothy 2:21). – Our witness is either enhanced or hindered by our personal purity. summary Isaiah 52:11 is a clarion call: separate from a defiling world, act promptly, stay clean, and remember your sacred trust. God wants liberated, holy people who reflect His character while they carry His treasure into a watching world. (11) Depart ye . . .--The command is addressed to the exiles in Babylon. They are not to plunder or carry off spoil that would render them unclean. They are to bring only "the vessels of Jehovah," i.e., the gold and silver which had been taken from His temple, and which Cyrus restored by them (Ezra 1:7). In this case the bearers are the Levites. Commonly, however, the phrase is used of "armour-bearers," and this meaning is given to it by many commentators, as pointing to the whole body of the people as filling that function for the great king (1Kings 14:27-28).Verse 11. - Go ye out from thence; i.e. "from Babylon" - the standpoint of the prophet in the present chapter being Jerusalem. When the time came, earnest exhortations to depart would be found not superfluous, for there would be an indisposition on the part of some to quit their possessions, and of others to affront the perils of the way. Touch no unclean thing. Bring with you none of the Babylonian idols, none of the Babylonian charms, spells, and the like (see the comment on Isaiah 47:9). Be ye clean; rather, purify yourselves. The departing captives generally are called upon to avoid polluting themselves with the unclean things of Babylon; but for those who bear the vessels of the Lord this negative purity is insufficient. They are for-really to purify themselves (2 Chronicles 29:34) before undertaking their sacred office. By "the vessels of the Lord" we must understand those which Nebuchadnezzar carried off from the temple (2 Kings 25:14-16; Daniel 1:2), and which, on the return of the Jews from captivity, were restored by Cyrus (Ezra 1:7-11) and Artaxerxes (Ezra 8:25-34).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Depart,ס֤וּרוּ (sū·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5493: To turn aside depart, ס֙וּרוּ֙ (sū·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5493: To turn aside go out צְא֣וּ (ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from there! מִשָּׁ֔ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Touch תִּגָּ֑עוּ (tig·gā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike no אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not unclean thing; טָמֵ֖א (ṭā·mê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2931: Unclean come out צְא֣וּ (ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from it, מִתּוֹכָ֔הּ (mit·tō·w·ḵāh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre purify yourselves, הִבָּ֕רוּ (hib·bā·rū) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1305: To clarify, examine, select you who carry נֹשְׂאֵ֖י (nō·śə·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the vessels כְּלֵ֥י (kə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Isaiah 52:11 NIVIsaiah 52:11 NLT Isaiah 52:11 ESV Isaiah 52:11 NASB Isaiah 52:11 KJV Isaiah 52:11 BibleApps.com Isaiah 52:11 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 52:11 Chinese Bible Isaiah 52:11 French Bible Isaiah 52:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 52:11 Depart you depart you go you out (Isa Isi Is) |
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