Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Woe to the one who says to a father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to a mother, ‘What have you brought to birth?’ New Living Translation How terrible it would be if a newborn baby said to its father, ‘Why was I born?’ or if it said to its mother, ‘Why did you make me this way?’” English Standard Version Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What are you begetting?’ or to a woman, ‘With what are you in labor?’” Berean Standard Bible Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’” King James Bible Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth? New King James Version Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What are you begetting?’ Or to the woman, ‘What have you brought forth?’ ” New American Standard Bible “Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What are you fathering?’ Or to a woman, ‘To what are you giving birth?’” NASB 1995 “Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What are you begetting?’ Or to a woman, ‘To what are you giving birth?’” NASB 1977 “Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What are you begetting?’ Or to a woman, ‘To what are you giving birth?’” Legacy Standard Bible Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What are you begetting?’ Or to a woman, ‘With what are you in labor pains?’” Amplified Bible “Woe (judgment is coming) to him who says to a father, ‘What are you fathering?’ Or to a woman, ‘With what are you in labor?’” Christian Standard Bible Woe to the one who says to his father, ‘What are you fathering? ’ or to his mother, ‘What are you giving birth to? ’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible How absurd is the one who says to his father, What are you fathering?’ or to his mother, What are you giving birth to?’” American Standard Version Woe unto him that saith unto a father, What begettest thou? or to a woman, With what travailest thou? Contemporary English Version Children don't have the right to demand of their parents, "What have you done to make us what we are?" English Revised Version Woe unto him that saith unto a father, What begettest thou? or to a woman, with what travailest thou? GOD'S WORD® Translation How horrible it will be for the one who says to his father, "Why did you conceive me?" or to his mother, "Why did you go through labor pains for me?" Good News Translation Do we dare say to our parents, "Why did you make me like this?" International Standard Version Woe to the one who says to his father, 'What are you begetting?' or to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'!" Majority Standard Bible Woe to him who says to his father, ?What have you begotten?? or to his mother, ?What have you brought forth??? NET Bible Danger awaits one who says to his father, "What in the world are you fathering?" and to his mother, "What in the world are you bringing forth?" New Heart English Bible Woe to him who says to a father, 'What have you become the father of?' or to a mother, 'To what have you given birth?'" Webster's Bible Translation Woe to him that saith to his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth? World English Bible Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What have you become the father of?’ or to a mother, ‘What have you given birth to?’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWoe [to] him who is saying to a father, What do you beget? Or to a wife, What do you bring forth?” Young's Literal Translation Woe to him who is saying to a father, 'What dost thou beget?' Or to a wife, 'What dost thou bring forth? Smith's Literal Translation Wo to him saying to the father, What wilt thou beget? and to the woman, What wilt thou bring forth? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWoe to him that saith to his father: Why begettest thou? and to the woman: Why dost thou bring forth? Catholic Public Domain Version Woe to him who says to his father, “Why did you conceive?” or to a woman, “Why did you give birth?” New American Bible Woe to anyone who asks a father, “What are you begetting?” or a woman, “What are you giving birth to?” New Revised Standard Version Woe to anyone who says to a father, “What are you begetting?” or to a woman, “With what are you in labor?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWoe to him who says to his father, What are you begetting? Or to his mother, What have you conceived? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Woe to him who says to a father: “Why do you have children?”, and to a wife: "Why did you get pregnant?" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Woe unto him that saith unto his father: 'Wherefore begettest thou?' Or to a woman: 'Wherefore travailest thou?' Brenton Septuagint Translation As though one should say to his father, What wilt thou beget me? and to his mother, What art thou bringing forth? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Calls Cyrus…9Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? 10Woe to him who says to his father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’” 11Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “How dare you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands?… Cross References Romans 9:20-21 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? Job 10:8-9 Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me? / Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust? Jeremiah 18:6 “O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel. Isaiah 29:16 You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”? Job 33:13 Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks? Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. Ecclesiastes 11:5 As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones are formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Psalm 139:13-16 For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. / I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. / My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. ... Genesis 18:25 Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” Job 9:12 If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’ Matthew 20:15 Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ 1 Corinthians 10:22 Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? Romans 11:34-36 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” / For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Proverbs 16:4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster. Treasury of Scripture Woe to him that said to his father, What beget you? or to the woman, What have you brought forth? Deuteronomy 27:16 Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. Malachi 1:6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name? Hebrews 12:9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? Jump to Previous Beget Begettest Begetting Begotten Birth Cursed Forth Life Mother Travail Travailest What Wherefore Wife With Wo WoeJump to Next Beget Begettest Begetting Begotten Birth Cursed Forth Life Mother Travail Travailest What Wherefore Wife With Wo WoeIsaiah 45 1. God calls Cyrus for his church's sake5. By his omnipotence he challenges obedience 20. He convinces the idols of vanity by his saving power Woe to him who says to his father, The term "woe" is a strong expression of judgment or lament, often used by prophets to signal divine displeasure. In the context of Isaiah, it serves as a warning against questioning God's authority and purpose. The father in this phrase symbolizes God as the Creator, reflecting the biblical theme of God as the Father of all creation (Isaiah 64:8). This phrase underscores the importance of honoring one's parents, a commandment deeply rooted in the Mosaic Law (Exodus 20:12). ‘What have you begotten?’ or to his mother, ‘What have you brought forth?’” Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. God (Yahweh) The central figure in this passage, God is addressing the people of Israel through the prophet Isaiah, emphasizing His sovereignty and authority over creation and human life. 3. Israel The nation to whom Isaiah is prophesying. At this time, Israel is facing challenges and needs to be reminded of God's ultimate control and purpose. 4. Cyrus Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Cyrus the Great is a key figure in the surrounding context of Isaiah 45. God uses him as an instrument to fulfill His purposes for Israel. 5. The People (Children) The hypothetical children questioning their parents represent those questioning God's authority and purpose in creation. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God, as the Creator, has ultimate authority over all creation. We should trust His wisdom and purpose, even when we do not understand His ways. Respect for God's Design Just as children should respect their parents, we should respect God's design and purpose for our lives. Questioning His intentions can lead to a lack of faith and trust. Humility Before God Approach God with humility, acknowledging that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. This humility fosters a deeper relationship with Him. Trust in God's Plan Even when life is confusing or difficult, trust that God has a plan and purpose. He is working all things for the good of those who love Him. Reflecting on Our Attitude Consider how we respond to God's authority in our lives. Are we questioning His plans, or are we submitting to His will with faith and trust?(10) Woe unto him . . .--The implied argument is that men accept the accident of birth without questioning father or mother as to that which lay beyond the control of either. Should they not a fortiori accept what God orders for nations and individual men?Verse 10. - Woe unto him that saith unto his father, etc.! A change is made in the metaphor, the relationship of a father and his child being substituted for that of a potter and his clay. What would a man think of a child murmuring against his parent for not having made him stronger, handsomer, cleverer? Would not such a child be regarded as most unnatural, and as deserving to have woe denounced upon him? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Woeה֛וֹי (hō·w) Interjection Strong's 1945: Ah! alas! ha! to him who says אֹמֵ֥ר (’ō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to his father, לְאָ֖ב (lə·’āḇ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1: Father ‘What מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what have you begotten?’ תּוֹלִ֑יד (tō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage or to his mother, וּלְאִשָּׁ֖ה (ū·lə·’iš·šāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female ‘What מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what have you brought forth?’ תְּחִילִֽין׃ (tə·ḥî·lîn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular | Paragogic nun Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert Links Isaiah 45:10 NIVIsaiah 45:10 NLT Isaiah 45:10 ESV Isaiah 45:10 NASB Isaiah 45:10 KJV Isaiah 45:10 BibleApps.com Isaiah 45:10 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 45:10 Chinese Bible Isaiah 45:10 French Bible Isaiah 45:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 45:10 Woe to him who says to (Isa Isi Is) |
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