Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. New Living Translation It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. English Standard Version so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Berean Standard Bible so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. King James Bible So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. New King James Version So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. New American Standard Bible So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it. NASB 1995 So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. NASB 1977 So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Legacy Standard Bible So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what pleases Me, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Amplified Bible So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void (useless, without result), Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Christian Standard Bible so my word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.” Holman Christian Standard Bible so My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.” American Standard Version so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Contemporary English Version That's how it is with my words. They don't return to me without doing everything I send them to do." English Revised Version so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. GOD'S WORD® Translation My word, which comes from my mouth, is like the rain and snow. It will not come back to me without results. It will accomplish whatever I want and achieve whatever I send it to do." Good News Translation So also will be the word that I speak--it will not fail to do what I plan for it; it will do everything I send it to do. International Standard Version so will my message be that goes out of my mouth— it won't return to me empty. Instead, it will accomplish what I desire, and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Majority Standard Bible so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. NET Bible In the same way, the promise that I make does not return to me, having accomplished nothing. No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend." New Heart English Bible so shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing I sent it to do. Webster's Bible Translation So shall my word be that proceedeth from my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. World English Bible so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSo is My word that goes out of My mouth, "" It does not return to Me empty, "" But has done that which I desired, "" And prosperously effected that [for] which I sent it. Young's Literal Translation So is My word that goeth out of My mouth, It turneth not back unto Me empty, But hath done that which I desired, And prosperously effected that for which I sent it. Smith's Literal Translation So shall be my word which went forth out of my mouth: it shall not turn back to me empty, but doing what I delighted in, and it shall prosper for what I send it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo shall my word be, which shall go forth from my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall do whatsoever I please, and shall prosper in the things for which I sent it. Catholic Public Domain Version so also will my word be, which will go forth from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish whatever I will, and it will prosper in the tasks for which I sent it. New American Bible So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; It shall not return to me empty, but shall do what pleases me, achieving the end for which I sent it. New Revised Standard Version so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth; it shall not return to me void, but it shall do what I please and it shall accomplish that for which I sent it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus my word shall be that proceeds from my mouth, and it shall not return to me empty handed, but surely it does the thing that I please and accomplishes that for which I have sent it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So shall My word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: It shall not return unto Me void, Except it accomplish that which I please, And make the thing whereto I sent it prosper. Brenton Septuagint Translation so shall my word be, whatever shall proceed out of my mouth, it shall by no means turn back, until all the things which I willed shall have been accomplished; and I will make thy ways prosperous, and will effect my commands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Invitation to the Needy…10For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, 11so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. 12You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.… Cross References Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Psalm 107:20 He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. Jeremiah 1:12 “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. 1 Peter 1:23-25 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. / For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Psalm 33:9 For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. Luke 1:37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Genesis 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Treasury of Scripture So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. shall my Isaiah 54:9 For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee. Deuteronomy 32:2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. it shall accomplish Isaiah 44:26-28 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: … Isaiah 45:23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Isaiah 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: Jump to Previous Accomplish Accomplishing Achieve Desire Desired Empty Except Forth Goes Matter Mouth Please Proceedeth Prosper Prosperously Purpose Succeeding Turneth Void Whereto WordJump to Next Accomplish Accomplishing Achieve Desire Desired Empty Except Forth Goes Matter Mouth Please Proceedeth Prosper Prosperously Purpose Succeeding Turneth Void Whereto WordIsaiah 55 1. The prophet, with the promises of Christ, calls to faith6. And to repentance 8. The happy success of those who believe so My word that proceeds from My mouth This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of God's word, highlighting its authority and power. In biblical context, God's word is often associated with creation and revelation, as seen in Genesis 1 where God speaks the world into existence. The phrase underscores the belief that Scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16), carrying His authority and purpose. The imagery of God's word proceeding from His mouth suggests a personal and intentional communication, reflecting the intimate relationship between God and His people. will not return to Me empty but it will accomplish what I please and it will prosper where I send it Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. God The speaker in this verse, God is declaring the power and effectiveness of His word. This reflects His sovereignty and authority over creation and history. 3. Israel The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, Israel is the nation chosen by God to be His people, often called to repentance and faithfulness. 4. The Exile While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah includes the looming threat of exile for Israel due to their disobedience, making the promise of God's word accomplishing His purpose particularly poignant. 5. The Word of God Central to this verse, the "word" refers to God's declarations, promises, and commands, which are powerful and effective. Teaching Points The Power of God's WordGod's word is not just informative but transformative. It has the power to create, sustain, and fulfill His purposes. The Faithfulness of God's Promises Believers can trust in the reliability of God's promises. What He has spoken will come to pass, providing assurance and hope. The Call to Align with God's Purposes As God's word accomplishes His will, believers are called to align their lives with His purposes, seeking to understand and obey His word. The Role of Scripture in the Believer's Life Regular engagement with Scripture is essential for spiritual growth, as it is the means by which God communicates His will and transforms lives. The Mission of God's Word Just as God's word is sent out to accomplish His purposes, believers are called to share His word with others, trusting in its power to change hearts.(11) So shall my word be . . .--The point of the comparison is that the predominance of fertility in the natural world, in spite of partial or apparent failures, is the pledge of a like triumph, in the long run, of the purposes of God for man's good over man's resistance. It does not exclude the partial, or even total, failure of many; it asserts that the saved are more than the lost. Comp. Isaiah 53:11.Verse 11. - So shall my word be. God's word is creative. With the utterance the result is achieved. Hence the sublime passage, which even heathenism could admire (Longin., 'De Sublim.,' § 9), "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light" (Genesis 1:3). Hence, too, the more general statement, "By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth" (Psalm 33:6; comp. Psalm 148:5). But it shall accomplish; rather, unless it has accomplished. There is a mixture of two constructions, "It shall not return void," and "It shall not return unless it has accomplished," etc. It shall prosper. Every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God has a prosperous course. It is endued with life from God, and (as Delitzsch says) "runs like a swift messenger through nature and the world of man, there to melt the ice, as it were, and here to heal and to save; and it does not return from its course till it has given effect to the will of the Sender. "The special "word" which the prophet has here in mind is the promise, so frequently given, of deliverance from Babylon and return in peace and joy to Palestine. But he carries his teaching beyond the immediate occasion, for the benefit of the people of God in all ages. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew soכֵּ֣ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus My word דְבָרִי֙ (ḏə·ḇā·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that proceeds יֵצֵ֣א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from My mouth מִפִּ֔י (mip·pî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no return יָשׁ֥וּב (yā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to Me אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to empty, רֵיקָ֑ם (rê·qām) Adverb Strong's 7387: Emptily, ineffectually, undeservedly but כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it will accomplish עָשָׂה֙ (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make what אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I please, חָפַ֔צְתִּי (ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire and it will prosper וְהִצְלִ֖יחַ (wə·hiṣ·lî·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6743: To push forward where אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I send it. שְׁלַחְתִּֽיו׃ (šə·laḥ·tîw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out Links Isaiah 55:11 NIVIsaiah 55:11 NLT Isaiah 55:11 ESV Isaiah 55:11 NASB Isaiah 55:11 KJV Isaiah 55:11 BibleApps.com Isaiah 55:11 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 55:11 Chinese Bible Isaiah 55:11 French Bible Isaiah 55:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goes (Isa Isi Is) |
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