Isaiah 55:1
New International Version
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.

New Living Translation
“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free!

English Standard Version
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Berean Standard Bible
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

King James Bible
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

New King James Version
“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price.

New American Standard Bible
“You there! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost.

NASB 1995
“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost.

NASB 1977
“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost.

Amplified Bible
“Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy grain and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost [simply accept it as a gift from God].

Christian Standard Bible
“Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

American Standard Version
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Contemporary English Version
If you are thirsty, come and drink water! If you don't have any money, come, eat what you want! Drink wine and milk without paying a cent.

English Revised Version
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Listen! Whoever is thirsty, come to the water! Whoever has no money can come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk. You don't have to pay; its free!

Good News Translation
The LORD says, "Come, everyone who is thirsty--here is water! Come, you that have no money--buy grain and eat! Come! Buy wine and milk--it will cost you nothing!

International Standard Version
"Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters! Also, you that have no money, come, buy, and eat! Come! Buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Majority Standard Bible
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

NET Bible
"Hey, all who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come! Buy and eat! Come! Buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

New Heart English Bible
"Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters. Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

World English Bible
“Hey! Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters! Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat! Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Behold, every thirsty one, "" Come to the waters, "" And he who has no money, "" Come, buy and eat, "" Indeed, come, buy wine and milk "" Without money and without price.

Young's Literal Translation
Ho, every thirsty one, come ye to the waters, And he who hath no money, Come ye, buy and eat, yea, come, buy Without money and without price, wine and milk.

Smith's Literal Translation
Ho, every one thirsting, Come ye to the waters, and whom there is not to him silver, come ye, buy and eat; and come ye, and buy without silver and without price, wine and milk.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
ALL you that thirst, come to the waters: and you that have no money make haste, buy, and eat: come ye, buy wine and milk without money, and without any price.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All you who thirst, come to the waters. And you who have no money: hurry, buy and eat. Approach, buy wine and milk, without money and without barter.

New American Bible
All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, buy grain and eat; Come, buy grain without money, wine and milk without cost!

New Revised Standard Version
Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
NO, every one that thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Oh, all who thirst, go to the waters! He who has no money, go buy and consume wine and milk without money and without price!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye for water, And he that hath no money; Come ye, buy, and eat; Yea, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ye that thirst, go to the water, and all that have no money, go and buy; and eat and drink wine and fat without money or price.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Invitation to the Needy
1“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! 2Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.…

Cross References
John 7:37-38
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”

Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

John 4:13-14
Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. / But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”

Psalm 42:1-2
For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. / My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence?

John 6:35
Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.

Revelation 21:6
And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.

Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Psalm 63:1
A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water.

Jeremiah 2:13
“For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns—broken cisterns that cannot hold water.

John 7:37
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.

Proverbs 9:5
“Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed.

Amos 8:11
Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD.

Psalm 36:8-9
They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights. / For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.

Zechariah 13:1
“On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.


Treasury of Scripture

Ho, every one that thirsts, come you to the waters, and he that has no money; come you, buy, and eat; yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Hosea 4:1
Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.

Proverbs 1:21-23
She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, …

Proverbs 8:4
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.

every

Isaiah 41:17,18
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them…

Psalm 42:1,2
To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God…

Psalm 63:1
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

buy, and

Matthew 13:44
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

Revelation 3:18
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

buy wine

Song of Solomon 1:2,4
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine…

Song of Solomon 5:1
I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.

Zechariah 9:15
The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.

milk

Joel 3:18
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the LORD, and shall water the valley of Shittim.

1 Corinthians 3:2
I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

1 Peter 2:2
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

without money

Isaiah 52:3
For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.

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Isaiah 55
1. The prophet, with the promises of Christ, calls to faith
6. And to repentance
8. The happy success of those who believe














Come, all you who are thirsty
The Hebrew word for "come" is "הוֹי" (hoy), which is an interjection often used to grab attention, similar to "hey" or "listen." It is a call to action, an invitation that demands a response. This word sets the tone for the entire verse, emphasizing urgency and importance. The phrase "all you who are thirsty" speaks to a universal human condition. Thirst, in a spiritual sense, represents a deep longing for fulfillment and meaning that only God can satisfy. Historically, water has been a symbol of life and sustenance, especially in the arid regions of the Middle East. This invitation is inclusive, extending to everyone who recognizes their need for spiritual nourishment.

come to the waters
The "waters" here symbolize the life-giving and refreshing presence of God. In the Hebrew Bible, water is often a metaphor for divine blessing and salvation. The plural form "waters" suggests abundance and sufficiency, indicating that God's provision is more than enough to satisfy the spiritual thirst of all who come. This imagery would resonate deeply with the original audience, who understood the critical importance of water in their daily lives. Theologically, it points to the living water that Jesus offers in the New Testament, fulfilling the promise of spiritual renewal and eternal life.

and you without money
This phrase highlights the grace and generosity of God's offer. The Hebrew word for "money" is "כֶּסֶף" (kesef), which literally means silver. The absence of money signifies that the blessings of God are not earned or bought but are freely given. This reflects the core Christian doctrine of grace, where salvation and spiritual fulfillment are gifts from God, not the result of human effort or merit. It underscores the accessibility of God's invitation to all, regardless of social or economic status.

come, buy and eat!
The paradoxical command to "buy" without money emphasizes the idea of receiving something of great value freely. The Hebrew word for "buy" is "שָׁבַר" (shabar), which can also mean to procure or obtain. This suggests an active participation in receiving God's gifts. "Eat" implies partaking and internalizing the sustenance provided, symbolizing the acceptance and incorporation of God's word and presence into one's life. This echoes the biblical theme of feasting in God's kingdom, where spiritual nourishment is abundant and available to all who accept the invitation.

Come, buy wine and milk
Wine and milk are symbols of abundance and prosperity. In ancient Israel, wine was associated with joy and celebration, while milk represented nourishment and growth. The invitation to "buy" these without cost further illustrates the richness of God's provision. Theologically, this points to the joy and sustenance found in a relationship with God. The use of both wine and milk suggests a complete and balanced provision, meeting both the celebratory and essential needs of the soul.

without money and without cost
This repetition reinforces the concept of grace. The Hebrew word for "cost" is "מְחִיר" (mechir), which means price or value. The emphasis on receiving without cost highlights the unmerited favor of God. It serves as a reminder that the most valuable things in life—spiritual fulfillment, salvation, and a relationship with God—are not commodities to be purchased but gifts to be received with gratitude. This aligns with the New Testament teaching that salvation is a free gift through faith in Jesus Christ, underscoring the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture.

LV.

(1) Ho, every one that thirsteth . . .--The whole context shows that the water, the wine, the milk are all, symbols of spiritual blessings as distinctly as they are, e.g., in John 4:10; Matthew 26:29; 1Peter 2:2. The Word "buy" is elsewhere confined to the purchase of corn, and would not rightly have been used of wine and milk. The invitation is addressed, as in a tone of pity, to the bereaved and afflicted one of Isaiah 54:6-7.

Without money and without price.--"Literally, For not-money and not-price. The prophet had used the word "buy," but he feels that that word may be misinterpreted. "No silver or gold can buy the blessing which He offers. Something, indeed, is required, and therefore the word" buy "is still the right word; but the "price" is simply the self-surrender that accepts the blessing. Comp. Proverbs 3:14-15; Matthew 13:45-46, . . .

Verses 1-7. - AN EXHORTATION TO SPIRITUALITY AND REPENTANCE. The prophet passes from the ideal to the actual, from the glorious future to the unsatisfactory present. The people are not ripe for the blessings of the Messianic kingdom - they do not sufficiently value them. Hence a tender exhortation is addressed to them by God himself, inviting them to become more spiritually minded (vers. 1-3), and fresh promises are held out to the obedient (vers. 3-5). The disobedient are then somewhat sternly exhorted to turn from their evil ways and repent (vers. 6, 7). Verse 1. - Ho, every one that thirsteth! Though the mass are gross and carnally minded, there will ever be some who have higher aspirations - who hunger and thirst after righteousness" (Matthew 5:6), and desire spiritual blessings. These are invited, first of all, to come and partake of the good things provided for them in Messiah's kingdom. Come ye to the waters (on the spiritual symbolism of water, see the homiletics on Isaiah 44:3, 4). Here the "peace" and "righteousness" of the Messianic kingdom (Isaiah 54:13, 14) are especially intended. Our Lord's cry on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:7) is clearly an echo of this. Wine and milk. These are not symbols of temporal blessings, as many have thought. "Wine, water, and milk are," as Delitzsch says, "figurative representations of spiritual revival, re-creation, and nourishment." Without money and without price. God's spiritual gifts are freely given to men; they cannot be purchased. Being in their own nature "more precious than rubies," their value transcends human means of payment. They cannot even be earned by man's best works; for man's best works are comprised in his duty to God, and have, therefore, no purchasing power. God may choose to reward them; but if he does it is of his free grace.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Come,
ה֤וֹי (hō·w)
Interjection
Strong's 1945: Ah! alas! ha!

all of you
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who thirst,
צָמֵא֙ (ṣā·mê)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6771: Thirsty

come
לְכ֣וּ (lə·ḵū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to the waters;
לַמַּ֔יִם (lam·ma·yim)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

and you
וַאֲשֶׁ֥ר (wa·’ă·šer)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

without
אֵֽין־ (’ên-)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

money,
כָּ֑סֶף (kā·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

come,
לְכ֤וּ (lə·ḵū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

buy,
שִׁבְרוּ֙ (šiḇ·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7666: To deal in grain

and eat!
וֶֽאֱכֹ֔לוּ (we·’ĕ·ḵō·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 398: To eat

Come,
וּלְכ֣וּ (ū·lə·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

buy
שִׁבְר֗וּ (šiḇ·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7666: To deal in grain

wine
יַ֥יִן (ya·yin)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication

and milk,
וְחָלָֽב׃ (wə·ḥā·lāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2461: Milk

without
בְּלוֹא־ (bə·lō·w-)
Preposition-b | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

money
כֶ֛סֶף (ḵe·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and without
וּבְל֥וֹא (ū·ḇə·lō·w)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

cost!
מְחִ֖יר (mə·ḥîr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4242: Price, payment, wages


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