Isaiah 52:3
Modern Translations
New International Version
For this is what the LORD says: "You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed."

New Living Translation
For this is what the LORD says: “When I sold you into exile, I received no payment. Now I can redeem you without having to pay for you.”

English Standard Version
For thus says the LORD: “You were sold for nothing, and you shall be redeemed without money.”

Berean Study Bible
For this is what the LORD says: “You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed.”

New American Standard Bible
For this is what the LORD says: “You were sold for nothing, and you will be redeemed without money.”

NASB 1995
For thus says the LORD, "You were sold for nothing and you will be redeemed without money."

NASB 1977
For thus says the LORD, “You were sold for nothing and you will be redeemed without money.”

Amplified Bible
For the LORD says this, “You were sold for nothing and you will be redeemed, but not with money.”

Christian Standard Bible
For this is what the LORD says: “You were sold for nothing, and you will be redeemed without silver.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For this is what the LORD says:" You were sold for nothing, and you will be redeemed without silver."

Contemporary English Version
The LORD says: My people, you were sold, but not for money; now you will be set free, but not for a payment.

Good News Translation
The Sovereign LORD says to his people, "When you became slaves, no money was paid for you; in the same way nothing will be paid to set you free.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is what the LORD says: You were sold, but no price was paid. You will be bought back, but without money.

International Standard Version
For this is what the LORD says: "You were sold for nothing, and you'll be redeemed without money."

NET Bible
For this is what the LORD says: "You were sold for nothing, and you will not be redeemed for money."
Classic Translations
King James Bible
For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.

New King James Version
For thus says the LORD: “You have sold yourselves for nothing, And you shall be redeemed without money.”

King James 2000 Bible
For thus says the LORD, You have sold yourselves for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money.

New Heart English Bible
For thus says the LORD, "You were sold for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money."

World English Bible
For thus says Yahweh, "You were sold for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money."

American King James Version
For thus said the LORD, You have sold yourselves for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money.

American Standard Version
For thus saith Jehovah, Ye were sold for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.

A Faithful Version
For thus says the LORD, "You were sold for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money."

Darby Bible Translation
For thus saith Jehovah: Ye have sold yourselves for nought, and ye shall be redeemed without money.

English Revised Version
For thus saith the LORD, Ye were sold for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.

Webster's Bible Translation
For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for naught; and ye shall be redeemed without money.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
For thus sayeth the Lorde, Yee were solde for naught: therefore shall ye be redeemed without money.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
For thus saith the Lorde: ye are solde for naught, therfore shal ye be redeemed also without any money.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
For thus saieth the LORDE: Ye are solde for naught, therfore shal ye be redemed also without eny money.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For thus said YHWH: “You have been sold for nothing, "" And you are redeemed without money.”

Young's Literal Translation
For thus said Jehovah: 'For nought ye have been sold, And not by money are ye redeemed.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For thus said Jehovah, Ye sold yourselves gratuitously, and ye shall not be redeemed with silver.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For thus saith the Lord: You were sold gratis, and you shall be redeemed without money.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For thus says the Lord: You were sold for nothing, and you will be redeemed without money.

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because thus says LORD JEHOVAH: “You have been bought without charge, and you shall be saved, not with silver

Lamsa Bible
For thus says the LORD: You were sold for nought; and you shall be redeemed without money.

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For thus saith the LORD: Ye were sold for nought; And ye shall be redeemed without money.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For thus saith the Lord, Ye have been sold for nought; and ye shall not be ransomed with silver.
















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