Isaiah 40:10
New International Version
See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.

New Living Translation
Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power. He will rule with a powerful arm. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.

English Standard Version
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

Berean Standard Bible
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.

King James Bible
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

New King James Version
Behold, the Lord GOD shall come with a strong hand, And His arm shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His work before Him.

New American Standard Bible
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, With His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His compensation is with Him, And His reward before Him.

NASB 1995
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, With His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him And His recompense before Him.

NASB 1977
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, With His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him, And His recompense before Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, Lord Yahweh will come with strength, With His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him And His recompense before Him.

Amplified Bible
Listen carefully, the Lord GOD will come with might, And His arm will rule for Him. Most certainly His reward is with Him, And His restitution accompanies Him.

Christian Standard Bible
See, the Lord GOD comes with strength, and his power establishes his rule. His wages are with him, and his reward accompanies him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
See, the Lord GOD comes with strength, and His power establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His gifts accompany Him.

American Standard Version
Behold, the Lord Jehovah will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him: Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

Contemporary English Version
Look! The powerful LORD God is coming to rule with his mighty arm. He brings with him what he has taken in war, and he rewards his people.

English Revised Version
Behold, the Lord GOD will come as a mighty one, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his recompence before him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Almighty LORD is coming with power to rule with authority. His reward is with him, and the people he has won arrive ahead of him.

Good News Translation
The Sovereign LORD is coming to rule with power, bringing with him the people he has rescued.

International Standard Version
Look! The Lord GOD comes with strength, and his arm rules for him. Look! His reward is with him, and his payment accompanies him.

Majority Standard Bible
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.

NET Bible
Look, the sovereign LORD comes as a victorious warrior; his military power establishes his rule. Look, his reward is with him; his prize goes before him.

New Heart English Bible
Look, the LORD will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him. Look, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm will rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

World English Bible
Behold, the Lord Yahweh will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him. Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, Lord YHWH comes with strength, "" And His arm is ruling for Him, "" Behold, His hire [is] with Him, and His wage before Him.

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, the Lord Jehovah with strength cometh, And His arm is ruling for Him, Lo, His hire is with Him, and His wage before Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold the Lord Jehovah will come in strength, and his arm ruling for him: behold, his reward with him and his work before him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold the Lord God shall come with strength, and his arm shall rule: Behold his reward is with him and his work is before him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, the Lord God will arrive in strength, and his arm will rule. Behold, his reward is with him, and his work is before him.

New American Bible
Here comes with power the Lord GOD, who rules by his strong arm; Here is his reward with him, his recompense before him.

New Revised Standard Version
See, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, the LORD God will come with might, and his arm with strength; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold, LORD JEHOVAH God comes in strength and his arm in power. Behold, his reward is with him and his work before him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, the Lord GOD will come as a Mighty One, And His arm will rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His recompense before Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold the Lord! The Lord is coming with strength, and his arm is with power: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Here is Your God!
9Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” 10Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. 11He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.…

Cross References
Revelation 22:12
“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”

Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.

Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Psalm 62:12
and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Isaiah 35:4
Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

Revelation 11:18
The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”

Isaiah 59:18
So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands.

1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Isaiah 49:4
But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength in futility and vanity; yet My vindication is with the LORD, and My reward is with My God.”

2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Isaiah 63:1
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”

Revelation 2:23
Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

Isaiah 52:10
The 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.

Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

the Lord God

Isaiah 9:6,7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace…

Isaiah 59:15-21
Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment…

Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.

with strong hand.

Isaiah 49:24,25
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? …

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Hebrews 2:14
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

his arm

Isaiah 59:16
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.

Psalm 2:8,9
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession…

Psalm 66:3
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

his reward

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

Revelation 22:12
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

his work.

Isaiah 49:4
Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God.

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Isaiah 40
1. The promulgation of the Gospel
3. The preaching of John Baptist foretold
9. The preaching of the apostles foretold
12. The prophet, by the omnipotence of God
18. And his incomparableness
26. Comforts the people.














Behold
The word "behold" is a call to attention, urging the reader or listener to focus on what follows. In Hebrew, the word is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which serves as an imperative to observe something significant. This word sets the stage for a divine revelation, emphasizing the importance and certainty of God's actions. It invites believers to pause and reflect on the majesty and power of God, preparing their hearts for the profound truth that follows.

the Lord GOD
This phrase combines two significant names of God: "Yahweh" (יהוה) and "Adonai" (אֲדֹנָי). "Yahweh" is the covenant name of God, representing His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. "Adonai" signifies God's sovereign authority and lordship. Together, they affirm God's supreme power and His intimate relationship with His people. This duality underscores the message that the God who is coming is both mighty and personal, a ruler and a redeemer.

comes with might
The Hebrew word for "might" is "חָזָק" (chazaq), which conveys strength, power, and force. This phrase assures believers of God's powerful intervention in history. It is a reminder that God's coming is not passive or weak but is characterized by overwhelming strength and authority. Historically, this would have been a source of comfort to the Israelites, who longed for deliverance from oppression. Spiritually, it reassures Christians of God's ability to overcome any obstacle in their lives.

and His arm establishes His rule
The "arm" of God is a metaphor for His power and action. In Hebrew, "זְרוֹעַ" (zeroa) often symbolizes God's active involvement in the world. The phrase suggests that God's rule is not just a future hope but a present reality being established through His mighty deeds. This imagery is consistent with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and His active role in guiding and sustaining His creation. It encourages believers to trust in God's ongoing work in their lives and in the world.

His reward is with Him
The concept of "reward" in Hebrew, "שָׂכָר" (sachar), implies a recompense or benefit given for service or obedience. This phrase highlights the justice and generosity of God, who comes not only to rule but to reward those who are faithful. It reflects the biblical principle that God is a just judge who recognizes and rewards righteousness. For Christians, this is a promise of eternal reward, reinforcing the hope of salvation and the blessings of living a life pleasing to God.

and His recompense accompanies Him
"Recompense" in Hebrew is "פְּעֻלָּה" (pe'ullah), meaning payment or compensation. This phrase complements the idea of reward, emphasizing that God will bring justice and settle accounts. It assures believers that God is aware of all actions and will bring about justice in His perfect timing. This is a source of hope for those who suffer injustice, as it promises that God will ultimately right all wrongs. It also serves as a reminder of the accountability that comes with God's righteous judgment.

(10) The Lord God.--Adonai Jehovah; each word commonly translated Lord. The combination is characteristic both of 1 and 2 Isaiah (Isaiah 3:15; Isaiah 28:16; Isaiah 30:15).

With strong hand.--Literally, with, or in strength of hand, as the essence of His being. The "arm" of the Lord is a favourite phrase of Isaiah (Isaiah 51:5; Isaiah 51:9; Isaiah 52:10) for His power. . . .

Verse 10. - The Lord God; literally, the Lord Jehovah. With strong hand; or, with strength. His arm shall rule for him. Kay translates, "His arm shall get him rule;" i.e. the manifestation, which he shall make of his power, shall cause his kingdom to be extended far and wide upon the earth. "The Lord's arm," "the Lord's hand," are favourite expressions of Isaiah's (Isaiah 5:25; Isaiah 9:12; Isaiah 10:4; Isaiah 11:11; Isaiah 31:3; Isaiah 51:9; Isaiah 53:1; Isaiah 62:3, etc.). His reward is with him, and his work before him; rather, his wage is with him, and his recompense before him - a case of synonymous parallelism. The phrase is repeated in Isaiah 62:11. Mr. Cheyne understands "the reward which God gives to his faithful ones" to be meant. But perhaps it is better to understand, with Dr. Kay, that in the "little flock" which he restores to Palestine God finds his own reward and recompense - the compensation for all his care and trouble.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Behold,
הִנֵּ֨ה (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֤י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD
יְהוִה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

comes
יָב֔וֹא (yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

with might,
בְּחָזָ֣ק (bə·ḥā·zāq)
Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2389: Strong, stout, mighty

and His arm
וּזְרֹע֖וֹ (ū·zə·rō·‘ōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force

establishes His rule.
מֹ֣שְׁלָה (mō·šə·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign

His reward
שְׂכָרוֹ֙ (śə·ḵā·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7939: Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit

is with Him,
אִתּ֔וֹ (’it·tōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

and His recompense
וּפְעֻלָּת֖וֹ (ū·p̄ə·‘ul·lā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6468: A work, recompense

accompanies Him.
לְפָנָֽיו׃ (lə·p̄ā·nāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face


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