Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? New Living Translation Who has believed our message? To whom has the LORD revealed his powerful arm? English Standard Version Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Berean Standard Bible Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? King James Bible Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? New King James Version Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? New American Standard Bible Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? NASB 1995 Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? NASB 1977 Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Legacy Standard Bible Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of Yahweh been revealed? Amplified Bible Who has believed [confidently trusted in, relied on, and adhered to] our message [of salvation]? And to whom [if not us] has the arm and infinite power of the LORD been revealed? Christian Standard Bible Who has believed what we have heard? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Holman Christian Standard Bible Who has believed what we have heard? And who has the arm of the LORD been revealed to? American Standard Version Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed? Contemporary English Version Has anyone believed us or seen the mighty power of the LORD in action? English Revised Version Who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the LORD been revealed? GOD'S WORD® Translation Who has believed our message? To whom has the LORD's power been revealed? Good News Translation The people reply, "Who would have believed what we now report? Who could have seen the LORD's hand in this? International Standard Version "Who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Majority Standard Bible Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? NET Bible Who would have believed what we just heard? When was the LORD's power revealed through him? New Heart English Bible LORD, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Webster's Bible Translation Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? World English Bible Who has believed our message? To whom has Yahweh’s arm been revealed? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho has given credence to that which we heard? And the arm of YHWH, "" On whom has it been revealed? Young's Literal Translation Who hath given credence to that which we heard? And the arm of Jehovah, On whom hath it been revealed? Smith's Literal Translation Who believed in our report? and to whom was the arm of Jehovah uncovered? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWHO hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? Catholic Public Domain Version Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? New American Bible Who would believe what we have heard? To whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? New Revised Standard Version Who has believed what we have heard? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWHO has believed our report. And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who has believed our account, and to whom has The Arm of LORD JEHOVAH been revealed? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who would have believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the LORD been revealed? Brenton Septuagint Translation O Lord, who has believed our report? and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Suffering Servant1Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.… Cross References John 12:38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” Romans 10:16 But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. John 1:10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. John 1:9 The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. Matthew 13:14-15 In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Acts 28:25-27 They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: / ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ 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. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. / The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Hebrews 4:2 For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it. Psalm 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. Psalm 2:1-3 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” Psalm 118:22-23 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. / This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Treasury of Scripture Who has believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? who John 1:7,12 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe… John 12:38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? Romans 10:16,17 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? … report. Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? Isaiah 52:10 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 62:8 The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: revealed Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Jump to Previous Arm Believed Credence Ears Faith Heard Message Report Revealed Unveiled WordJump to Next Arm Believed Credence Ears Faith Heard Message Report Revealed Unveiled WordIsaiah 53 1. The prophet, complaining of incredulity, excuses the scandal of the cross4. By the benefit of his passion 10. And the good success thereof Who has believed our message? This phrase reflects the prophet's lament over the widespread unbelief among the people regarding the prophetic message. Historically, the message of the prophets was often met with skepticism and rejection, as seen throughout the Old Testament (e.g., Jeremiah 6:10, Ezekiel 33:32). The "message" refers to the prophetic revelation concerning the suffering servant, a theme central to Isaiah 53. This disbelief is echoed in the New Testament, where the Apostle John cites this verse in John 12:38 to describe the rejection of Jesus by many of His contemporaries. The rhetorical question underscores the challenge of accepting divine truth, which often contradicts human expectations and understanding. And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahThe prophet who authored the book of Isaiah, delivering messages from God to the people of Israel. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. 3. The Arm of the LORD A metaphor for God's power and salvation, often associated with His deliverance and intervention in human history. Teaching Points The Challenge of BeliefThe question "Who has believed our message?" highlights the difficulty and rarity of true faith. Believers are called to examine their own faith and the reasons for their belief in the gospel. Revelation of God's Power The "arm of the LORD" signifies God's mighty power in action. Reflect on how God has revealed His power in your life and the world around you. Prophetic Fulfillment Isaiah's prophecy points to the coming of Jesus Christ. Understanding the fulfillment of prophecy strengthens our faith in the reliability of Scripture. The Role of the Messenger Isaiah's message was often met with unbelief, yet he remained faithful. Believers are encouraged to share the gospel, trusting God with the results. Faith in Action True belief in the message of Christ should lead to transformation and action. Consider how your faith is demonstrated in your daily life.LIII. (1) Who hath believed our report? . . .--The question has been variously interpreted as coming from the lips of the prophet or of Israel. The former view commends itself most, and the unusual plural is explained by his mentally associating with himself the other prophets, probably his own disciples, who were delivering the same message. The implied answer to the question may be either "None," or, "Not all." St. Paul (Romans 10:16) adopts the latter. Verse 1. - Who hath believed? Isaiah felt that he spoke, mainly, to unbelieving ears (see above, Isaiah 28:9-15; Isaiah 29:10-15; Isaiah 30:9-11; Isaiah 42:23, etc.). The unbelief was likely to be intensified when so marvellous a prophecy was delivered as that which he was now commissioned to put forth. Still, of course, there is rhetorical exaggeration in the question, which seems to imply that no one would believe. Our report; literally, that which has been heard by us. But the word is used technically for a prophetic revelation (see Isaiah 28:9, 19; Jeremiah 49:14). Here it would seem to refer especially to the Messianic prophecies delivered by Isaiah. To whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? The "arm of the Lord," which has been "made bare in the eyes of all the nations" (Isaiah 52:10), yet requires the eye of faith to see it. Many Jews would not see the working of God's providence in the victories of Cyrus, or in the decision to which he came to restore the Jews to their own country. Unbelief can always assign the most plainly providential arrangements to happy accident.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoמִ֥י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix has believed הֶאֱמִ֖ין (he·’ĕ·mîn) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support our message? לִשְׁמֻעָתֵ֑נוּ (liš·mu·‘ā·ṯê·nū) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 8052: Something heard, an announcement And to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against whom מִ֥י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix has the arm וּזְר֥וֹעַ (ū·zə·rō·w·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel been revealed? נִגְלָֽתָה׃ (niḡ·lā·ṯāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal Links Isaiah 53:1 NIVIsaiah 53:1 NLT Isaiah 53:1 ESV Isaiah 53:1 NASB Isaiah 53:1 KJV Isaiah 53:1 BibleApps.com Isaiah 53:1 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 53:1 Chinese Bible Isaiah 53:1 French Bible Isaiah 53:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message? 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