Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. New Living Translation I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding them along an unfamiliar way. I will brighten the darkness before them and smooth out the road ahead of them. Yes, I will indeed do these things; I will not forsake them. English Standard Version And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them. Berean Standard Bible I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. King James Bible And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. New King James Version I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, And crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, And not forsake them. New American Standard Bible “I will lead those who are blind by a way they have not known, In paths they have not known I will guide them. I will turn darkness into light before them And uneven land into plains. These are the things I will do, And I will not leave them undone.” NASB 1995 “I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, In paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light before them And rugged places into plains. These are the things I will do, And I will not leave them undone.” NASB 1977 “And I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, In paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light before them And rugged places into plains. These are the things I will do, And I will not leave them undone.” Legacy Standard Bible I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, In paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light before them And rugged places into plains. These are the things I will do, And I will not forsake them.” Amplified Bible “I will lead the blind by a way they do not know; I will guide them in paths that they do not know. I will make darkness into light before them And rugged places into plains. These things I will do [for them], And I will not leave them abandoned or undone.” Christian Standard Bible I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on paths they have not known. I will turn darkness to light in front of them and rough places into level ground. This is what I will do for them, and I will not abandon them. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on paths they have not known. I will turn darkness to light in front of them and rough places into level ground. This is what I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. American Standard Version And I will bring the blind by a way that they know not; in paths that they know not will I lead them; I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things will I do, and I will not forsake them. Contemporary English Version I will lead the blind on roads they have never known; I will guide them on paths they have never traveled. Their road is dark and rough, but I will give light to keep them from stumbling. This is my solemn promise. English Revised Version And I will bring the blind by a way that they know not; in paths that they know not will I lead them: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things will I do, and I will not forsake them. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will lead the blind on unfamiliar roads. I will lead them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light in front of them. I will make rough places smooth. These are the things I will do for them, and I will never abandon them. Good News Translation "I will lead my blind people by roads they have never traveled. I will turn their darkness into light and make rough country smooth before them. These are my promises, and I will keep them without fail. International Standard Version I'll help the blind walk, even on a road they do not know; I'll guide them in directions they do not know. I'll turn the dark places into light in front of them, and the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, and I won't abandon them. Majority Standard Bible I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. NET Bible I will lead the blind along an unfamiliar way; I will guide them down paths they have never traveled. I will turn the darkness in front of them into light, and level out the rough ground. This is what I will do for them. I will not abandon them. New Heart English Bible I will bring the blind by a way that they do not know. I will lead them in paths that they do not know. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. I will do these things, and I will not forsake them. Webster's Bible Translation And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do for them, and not forsake them. World English Bible I will bring the blind by a way that they don’t know. I will lead them in paths that they don’t know. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. I will do these things, and I will not forsake them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have caused the blind to go, "" In a way they have not known, "" I cause them to tread in paths they have not known, "" I make a dark place become light before them, "" And unleveled places become a plain, "" These [are] the things I have done to them, "" And I have not forsaken them. Young's Literal Translation And I have caused the blind to go, In a way they have not known, In paths they have not known I cause them to tread, I make a dark place before them become light, And unlevelled places become a plain, These are the things I have done to them, And I have not forsaken them. Smith's Literal Translation I brought the blind by a way they knew not; and I will cause them to tread in beaten paths they knew not: I will set darkness for light before them, and crooked ways into straightness; these words I did them, and I forsook them not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will lead the blind into the way which they know not: and in the paths which they were ignorant of I will make them walk: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight: these things have I done to them, and have not forsaken them. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will lead the blind along a way which they do not know. And I will cause them to walk along paths with which they were unfamiliar. I will turn darkness into light before them, and crooked into straight. These things I have done for them. For I have not abandoned them. New American Bible I will lead the blind on a way they do not know; by paths they do not know I will guide them. I will turn darkness into light before them, and make crooked ways straight. These are my promises: I made them, I will not forsake them. New Revised Standard Version I will lead the blind by a road they do not know, by paths they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will lead the blind by a way that they know not; and in the paths that they have not known I will make them walk; I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things have I done to them and have not forsaken them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall lead the blind in the way that they do not know, and I shall make them walk in the paths that they have not known. I shall make darkness light before them and I shall smooth the rugged places. These responses I have made to them and I have not forsaken them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not, In paths that they knew not will I lead them; I will make darkness light before them, and rugged places plain. These things will I do, And I will not leave them undone. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not, and I will cause them to tread paths which they have not known: I will turn darkness into light for them, and crooked things into straight. These things will I do, and will not forsake them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A New Song of Praise…15I will lay waste the mountains and hills and dry up all their vegetation. I will turn the rivers into dry land and drain the marshes. 16I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. 17But those who trust in idols and say to molten images, ‘You are our gods!’ will be turned back in utter shame.… Cross References John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. John 12:35-36 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. Luke 1:78-79 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Revelation 21:23-24 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Isaiah 49:9-10 to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill. / They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. Isaiah 60:19-20 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. Jeremiah 31:8-9 Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly! / They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.” Treasury of Scripture And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do to them, and not forsake them. I will bring Isaiah 29:18,24 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness… Isaiah 30:21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Isaiah 32:3 And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken. lead Isaiah 41:3 He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet. Joshua 3:4 Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore. Hosea 2:6 Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a wall, that she shall not find her paths. crooked Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: Isaiah 45:2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: Ecclesiastes 1:15 That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered. straight. Psalm 94:14 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. Jeremiah 32:39-41 And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them: … Ezekiel 14:23 And they shall comfort you, when ye see their ways and their doings: and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD. Jump to Previous Blind Cause Caused Crooked Darkness Forsake Forsaken Ground Guide Guiding Lead Level Paths Places Plain Plains Roads Rough Rugged Straight Strange Tread Turn Undone Way WaysJump to Next Blind Cause Caused Crooked Darkness Forsake Forsaken Ground Guide Guiding Lead Level Paths Places Plain Plains Roads Rough Rugged Straight Strange Tread Turn Undone Way WaysIsaiah 42 1. The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.5. God's promise unto him. 10. An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel 13. God will manifest himself, and check idolatry 18. He reproves the people of incredulity. I will lead the blind by a way they did not know This phrase speaks to God's guidance and providence. The Hebrew word for "lead" is "nahal," which implies a gentle, nurturing guidance, much like a shepherd leading his flock. The "blind" here can be understood both literally and metaphorically, representing those who are spiritually blind or unaware of God's plans. Historically, Israel often found itself in situations where the path forward was unclear, yet God promised to guide them through unknown territories. This reflects God's faithfulness and His ability to make a way where there seems to be none. along unfamiliar paths I will guide them I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground These are the things I will do I will not forsake them Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will leadוְהוֹלַכְתִּ֣י (wə·hō·w·laḵ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk the blind עִוְרִ֗ים (‘iw·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 5787: Blind by a way בְּדֶ֙רֶךְ֙ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action they did not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no know; יָדָ֔עוּ (yā·ḏā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3045: To know I will guide them אַדְרִיכֵ֑ם (’aḏ·rî·ḵêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 1869: To tread, to walk, to string a, bow on unfamiliar לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no paths. בִּנְתִיב֥וֹת (bin·ṯî·ḇō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5410: Path, pathway I will turn אָשִׂים֩ (’ā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set darkness מַחְשָׁ֨ךְ (maḥ·šāḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4285: Darkness, a dark place into light לָא֗וֹר (lā·’ō·wr) Preposition, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary before them לִפְנֵיהֶ֜ם (lip̄·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face and rough places וּמַֽעֲקַשִּׁים֙ (ū·ma·‘ă·qaš·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4625: A twisted or crooked place into level ground. לְמִישׁ֔וֹר (lə·mî·šō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4334: A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice These אֵ֚לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those things הַדְּבָרִ֔ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause I will do for them, עֲשִׂיתִ֖ם (‘ă·śî·ṯim) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make and I will not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no forsake them. עֲזַבְתִּֽים׃ (‘ă·zaḇ·tîm) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit Links Isaiah 42:16 NIVIsaiah 42:16 NLT Isaiah 42:16 ESV Isaiah 42:16 NASB Isaiah 42:16 KJV Isaiah 42:16 BibleApps.com Isaiah 42:16 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 42:16 Chinese Bible Isaiah 42:16 French Bible Isaiah 42:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 42:16 I will bring the blind (Isa Isi Is) |
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