Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blessed is the one who does this— the person who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps their hands from doing any evil.” New Living Translation Blessed are all those who are careful to do this. Blessed are those who honor my Sabbath days of rest and keep themselves from doing wrong. English Standard Version Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath, not profaning it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” Berean Standard Bible Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” King James Bible Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. New King James Version Blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who lays hold on it; Who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” New American Standard Bible “Blessed is a man who does this, And a son of man who takes hold of it; Who keeps from profaning the Sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” NASB 1995 “How blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it; Who keeps from profaning the sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” NASB 1977 “How blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it; Who keeps from profaning the sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” Legacy Standard Bible How blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it, Who keeps from profaning the sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” Amplified Bible “Blessed (happy, fortunate) is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it, Who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” Christian Standard Bible Happy is the person who does this, the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil. Holman Christian Standard Bible Happy is the man who does this, anyone who maintains this, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil. American Standard Version Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that holdeth it fast; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. Contemporary English Version I will bless everyone who respects the Sabbath and refuses to do wrong. English Revised Version Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that holdeth fast by it; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed is the one who does these things and the person who holds on to them. Blessed is the one who keeps the day of worship from becoming unholy and his hands from doing anything wrong. Good News Translation I will bless those who always observe the Sabbath and do not misuse it. I will bless those who do nothing evil." International Standard Version Blessed is the one who does this, and the person that holds it fast, who observes the Sabbath without profaning it, and restrains his hands from practicing any evil. Majority Standard Bible Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” NET Bible The people who do this will be blessed, the people who commit themselves to obedience, who observe the Sabbath and do not defile it, who refrain from doing anything that is wrong. New Heart English Bible Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast; who keeps the Sabbath from profaning it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil." Webster's Bible Translation Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. World English Bible Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast; who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO the blessedness of a man who does this, "" And of a son of man who keeps hold on it, "" Keeping the Sabbath from defiling it, "" And keeping his hand from doing any evil. Young's Literal Translation O the happiness of a man who doth this, And of a son of man who keepeth hold on it, Keeping the sabbath from polluting it, And keeping his hand from doing any evil. Smith's Literal Translation Happy the man that shall do this, and the son of man that shall lay hold upon it; watching the Sabbath from defiling it, and watching his hand from doing all evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed is the man that doth this, and the son of man that shall lay hold on this: that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, that keepeth his hands from doing any evil. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds to this, keeping the Sabbath and not profaning it, guarding his hands and not doing any evil. New American Bible Happy is the one who does this, whoever holds fast to it: Keeping the sabbath without profaning it, keeping one’s hand from doing any evil. New Revised Standard Version Happy is the mortal who does this, the one who holds it fast, who keeps the sabbath, not profaning it, and refrains from doing any evil. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who lays hold on it; he who also keeps the sabbath that he may not profane it, and guards his hands from doing any evil. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated His blessing to a man who will do this, and a son of man who is empowered in it, and he keeps also the Sabbath that he will not break it, and he keeps his hands that he will not do evil OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Happy is the man that doeth this, And the son of man that holdeth fast by it: That keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, And keepeth his hand from doing any evil. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed is the man that does these things, and the man that holds by them, and keeps the sabbaths from profaning them, and keeps his hands from doing unrighteousness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Salvation for Foreigners1This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed. 2Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” 3Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will utterly exclude me from His people.” And let the eunuch not say, “I am but a dry tree.”… Cross References Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. Matthew 5:3-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ... James 1:25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. Psalm 119:1-2 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Jeremiah 17:7-8 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. Proverbs 8:32-34 Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. / Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. Psalm 112:1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. John 13:17 If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. 1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” Treasury of Scripture Blessed is the man that does this, and the son of man that lays hold on it; that keeps the sabbath from polluting it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil. blessed Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… Psalm 15:1-5 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? … Psalm 106:3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. layeth Isaiah 56:4 For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant; Proverbs 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. Ecclesiastes 7:18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all. keepeth the Isaiah 58:13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: Exodus 31:13-16 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you… Leviticus 19:30 Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD. keepeth his Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. Psalm 37:27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. Psalm 119:102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. Jump to Previous Behaviour Blessed Desecrating Evil Fast Hand Happy Hold Holdeth Holds Holy Keepeth Keeping Keeps Layeth Ordered Polluting Profaning SabbathJump to Next Behaviour Blessed Desecrating Evil Fast Hand Happy Hold Holdeth Holds Holy Keepeth Keeping Keeps Layeth Ordered Polluting Profaning SabbathIsaiah 56 1. The prophet exhorts to sanctification3. He promises it shall be general, without respect of persons 9. He protests against blind watchmen Blessed is the man who does this The word "Blessed" in Hebrew is "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, fortune, and divine favor. This blessing is not merely a superficial happiness but a deep, abiding joy that comes from living in alignment with God's will. The phrase "the man who does this" emphasizes action and obedience. It suggests that blessings are tied to the active pursuit of righteousness and adherence to God's commands. In a historical context, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience leads to divine favor. and the son of man who holds it fast who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil (1) that the spirit of obedience is better tested by a positive than by a moral ordinance; and (2) that as, probably, there could be little outward keeping of the sabbath by the captives, it would have had to be kept inwardly by spiritual exercises, by silent prayer and praise, together with prolonged meditation upon holy things. In the absence of all the ordinary aids to devotion, the religious condition of the people must have depended very much on their keeping up the recollection of the sabbath, and hallowing it so far as was possible; e.g. doing no work for themselves, neither buying nor selling, making their devotions longer, and keeping God in their thoughts throughout the day. Hebrew Blessedאַשְׁרֵ֤י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! is the man אֱנוֹשׁ֙ (’ĕ·nō·wōš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who does יַעֲשֶׂה־ (ya·‘ă·śeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this, זֹּ֔את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, and the son וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man אָדָ֖ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being who holds it fast, יַחֲזִ֣יק (ya·ḥă·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer who keeps שֹׁמֵ֤ר (šō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the Sabbath שַׁבָּת֙ (šab·bāṯ) Noun - common singular Strong's 7676: Intermission, the Sabbath without profaning it, מֵֽחַלְּל֔וֹ (mê·ḥal·lə·lōw) Preposition-m | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play and keeps וְשֹׁמֵ֥ר (wə·šō·mêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to his hand יָד֖וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand from doing מֵעֲשׂ֥וֹת (mê·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every evil.” רָֽע׃ (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Isaiah 56:2 NIVIsaiah 56:2 NLT Isaiah 56:2 ESV Isaiah 56:2 NASB Isaiah 56:2 KJV Isaiah 56:2 BibleApps.com Isaiah 56:2 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 56:2 Chinese Bible Isaiah 56:2 French Bible Isaiah 56:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 56:2 Blessed is the man who does this (Isa Isi Is) |
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