Isaiah 11:10
New International Version
In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.

New Living Translation
In that day the heir to David’s throne will be a banner of salvation to all the world. The nations will rally to him, and the land where he lives will be a glorious place.

English Standard Version
In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.

Berean Standard Bible
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

King James Bible
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

New King James Version
“And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious.”

New American Standard Bible
Then on that day The nations will resort to the root of Jesse, Who will stand as a signal flag for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious.

NASB 1995
Then in that day The nations will resort to the root of Jesse, Who will stand as a signal for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious.

NASB 1977
Then it will come about in that day That the nations will resort to the root of Jesse, Who will stand as a signal for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then it will be in that day, That the nations will seek the root of Jesse, Who will stand as a standard for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious.

Amplified Bible
Then in that day The nations will make supplications to the Root of Jesse Who will stand as a signal for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious.

Christian Standard Bible
On that day the root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will look to him for guidance, and his resting place will be glorious.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On that day the root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His resting place will be glorious.

American Standard Version
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.

Contemporary English Version
The time is coming when one of David's descendants will be the signal for the people of all nations to come together. They will follow his advice, and his own nation will become famous.

English Revised Version
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, which standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting place shall be glorious.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that time the root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the people [to gather around]. The nations will come to him. His resting place will be glorious.

Good News Translation
A day is coming when the new king from the royal line of David will be a symbol to the nations. They will gather in his royal city and give him honor.

International Standard Version
At that time, as to the root of Jesse, who will be standing as a banner for the peoples, the nations will rally to him, and his resting place is glorious.

Majority Standard Bible
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

NET Bible
At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.

New Heart English Bible
And in that day there will be a root of Jesse, one who stands up to rule over the peoples; to him will the nations seek, and his resting place will be glorious.

Webster's Bible Translation
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

World English Bible
It will happen in that day that the nations will seek the root of Jesse, who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there has been, in that day, "" A Root of Jesse that is standing for an ensign of peoples, "" Nations seek Him, "" And His rest has been glorious!

Young's Literal Translation
And there hath been, in that day, A root of Jesse that is standing for an ensign of peoples, Unto him do nations seek, And his rest hath been -- honour!

Smith's Literal Translation
And there was in that day a root of Jesse which stood for a signal of the peoples; to him shall the nations seek, and his rest was glory.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In that day the root of Jesse, who standeth for an ensign of the people, him the Gentiles shall beseech, and his sepulchre shall be glorious.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In that day, the root of Jesse, who stands as a sign among the people, the same the Gentiles shall beseech, and his sepulcher will be glorious.

New American Bible
On that day, The root of Jesse, set up as a signal for the peoples— Him the nations will seek out; his dwelling shall be glorious.

New Revised Standard Version
On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And on that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand as an ensign to the peoples; to him shall the Gentiles seek; and his rest shall be glorious.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And there shall be in that day the Root of Iyshay (Jesse) who stands as a sign to the nations, and the nations shall seek him out, and his rest shall be glory
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall come to pass in that day, That the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, Unto him shall the nations seek; And his resting-place shall be glorious.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall arise to rule over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust, and his rest shall be glorious.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Root of Jesse
9They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water. 10 On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. 11On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.…

Cross References
Romans 15:12
And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

Revelation 5:5
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

Matthew 12:21
In His name the nations will put their hope.”

John 12:32
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”

Ephesians 2:11-13
Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— / remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.

Acts 15:16-17
‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, / so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things

Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Romans 10:12
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,

Galatians 3:14
He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.

Isaiah 2:2-4
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.

Isaiah 42:1
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”


Treasury of Scripture

And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

in that day

Isaiah 11:1
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

Isaiah 2:11
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

Romans 15:12
And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

which shall

Isaiah 59:19
So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

John 3:14,15
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: …

to it shall

Isaiah 60:3,5
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising…

Isaiah 66:12,19
For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees…

Matthew 2:1,2
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, …

his rest

Isaiah 32:17,18
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever…

Isaiah 66:10-12
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: …

Psalm 91:1,4
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…

glorious.

Psalm 149:5
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

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Isaiah 11
1. The peaceable kingdom of the Branch out of the root of Jesse
10. The victorious restoration of Israel, and vocation of the Gentiles.














On that day
This phrase signifies a specific time in the prophetic future, often associated with the Messianic age or the Day of the Lord. In the Hebrew context, "that day" is a common prophetic term indicating a time when God will intervene decisively in human history. It is a day of fulfillment and divine action, pointing to the eschatological hope that believers hold for the ultimate redemption and restoration of creation.

the Root of Jesse
The "Root of Jesse" refers to the lineage of King David, as Jesse was David's father. In Hebrew, the word "root" (שֹׁרֶשׁ, shoresh) implies both origin and sustenance. This phrase prophetically points to Jesus Christ, who is both a descendant of David and the source of life and hope for Israel and the world. The imagery of a root suggests stability, life, and continuity, emphasizing the enduring promise of the Davidic covenant fulfilled in Christ.

will stand as a banner
A "banner" (נֵס, nes) in ancient times was a rallying point for troops or a signal for gathering. It symbolizes a visible and authoritative standard. In this context, the Root of Jesse standing as a banner indicates that Christ will be a focal point for all people, drawing them to Himself. This imagery conveys the idea of Christ as a leader and a beacon of hope, under whom all nations can unite.

for the peoples
The term "peoples" (עַמִּים, amim) refers to the various nations and ethnic groups beyond Israel. This highlights the universal scope of the Messianic promise. The inclusion of the Gentiles in God's redemptive plan is a recurring theme in Isaiah, underscoring the expansive reach of God's salvation through Christ, breaking the barriers of ethnicity and nationality.

The nations will seek Him
The act of seeking (דָּרַשׁ, darash) implies a deliberate and earnest pursuit. This phrase indicates a future time when the Gentiles will actively seek the Messiah, recognizing His authority and divinity. Historically, this has been fulfilled in the spread of Christianity across the globe, as people from diverse backgrounds come to faith in Jesus Christ.

and His place of rest
The "place of rest" (מְנוּחָה, menuchah) suggests a state of peace, security, and divine presence. In the Hebrew tradition, rest is often associated with the Sabbath and the Promised Land, symbolizing God's provision and blessing. This phrase points to the ultimate peace and fulfillment found in Christ, where believers find spiritual rest and eternal security.

will be glorious
The word "glorious" (כָּבוֹד, kavod) denotes weightiness, honor, and splendor. It reflects the divine majesty and beauty of Christ's reign. The glory of His rest signifies the transformative power of His kingdom, where His presence brings about a profound and radiant change in the lives of those who seek Him. This glory is both a present reality and a future hope for believers, as they anticipate the full revelation of His kingdom.

(10) In that day there shall be a root of Jesse . . .--The "root," as in Isaiah 53:2; Deuteronomy 29:18, is the same as the "rod" and "branch" growing from the root in Isaiah 11:1. The new shoot of the fallen tree of Jesse is to grow up like a stately palm, seen afar off upon the heights of the "holy mountain," a signal round which the distant nations might rally as their centre. So the name of "the root of David" is applied to the glorified Christ in Revelation 5:5; Revelation 22:16. The word for "seek" implies, as in Isaiah 8:19; Isaiah 19:3; Isaiah 55:6, the special seeking for wisdom and illumination. . . . Verses 10-13. - THE JEWS AND GENTILES SHALL BE GATHERED TOGETHER INTO MESSIAH'S KINGDOM. It is characteristic of "the evangelical prophet" that he dwells earnestly and frequently on the calling of the Gentiles (see Isaiah 2:2; Isaiah 19:22-25; Isaiah 25:6; Isaiah 27:13, etc.). The prophecies to Abraham had repeatedly declared that "in him," or "in his seed," "all the families of the earth should be blessed" (Genesis 12:3; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 22:18; Genesis 26:4); and some of the psalmists had echoed the glad sound and spoken of God as worshipped generally by "the nations" (Psalm 117:1; Psalm 148:11). But the idea had taken little hold upon the chosen people generally; and was practically new to them when Isaiah was inspired to preach it afresh. To render it the more palatable, he unites with it the promise of a great gathering of the dispersed Israelites from all quarters to the banner of Messiah, when it is set up. Verse 10. - There shall he a root of Jesse. The "root" of this place is the same as the "rod" and "branch" of ver. 1. The "rod" springs up out of a "root," and is inseparably connected with it. Which shall stand for an ensign of the people; rather, of the peoples. The "rod" shall lift itself up, and become an ensign, seen from afar, and attracting to itself the attention of "the peoples" or "nations" generally. The Acts and Epistles show how speedily this prophecy was fulfilled. Greeks, Romans, Galatians, Cappadoeians, Babylonians (1 Peter 5:13), saw the ensign, and sought to it. His rest shall be glorious; rather, his resting-place; i.e. his Church, with which he abides forever (Matthew 28:20). The Shechinah of his presence makes the Church "glorious" (literally, "a glory") throughout all ages; but the glory will not fully appear till the time of the "new heavens and new earth" (Isaiah 65:17; Roy. 21, 22.), when he will dwell visibly with it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On that
הַה֔וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

the root
שֹׁ֣רֶשׁ (šō·reš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8328: A root

of Jesse
יִשַׁ֗י (yi·šay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3448: Jesse -- father of David

will stand
עֹמֵד֙ (‘ō·mêḏ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

as a banner
לְנֵ֣ס (lə·nês)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5251: A flag, a sail, a flagstaff, a signal, a token

for the peoples.
עַמִּ֔ים (‘am·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

The nations
גּוֹיִ֣ם (gō·w·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

will seek Him,
יִדְרֹ֑שׁוּ (yiḏ·rō·šū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship

and His place of rest
מְנֻחָת֖וֹ (mə·nu·ḥā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4496: Repose, peacefully, consolation, an abode

will be glorious.
כָּבֽוֹד׃ (kā·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness


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