Isaiah 41:24
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
Behold,הֵן־
(hen-)
2005: lo! behold!a prim. interj.
you are of no account,מֵאַ֔יִן
(me·'a·yin,)
369: nothing, noughta prim. root
And your workוּפָעָלְכֶ֖ם
(u·fa·'a·le·chem)
6467: doing, deed, workfrom paal
amounts to nothing; 
 
657: a ceasingfrom aphes
He who choosesיִבְחַ֥ר
(yiv·char)
977: to choosea prim. root
you is an abomination.תֹּועֵבָ֖ה
(to·v·'e·vah)
8441: abominationfrom an unused word


















KJV Lexicon
Behold ye are of nothing
'ayin  (ah'-yin)
a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle
and your work
po`al  (po'-al)
an act or work (concretely) -- act, deed, do, getting, maker, work.
of nought
'epha`  (eh'-fah)
a breath, i.e. nothing -- of nought.
an abomination
tow`ebah  (to-ay-baw')
something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol -- abominable (custom, thing), abomination.
is he that chooseth
bachar  (baw-khar')
to try, i.e. (by implication) select -- acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require.
you
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Behold, you are of no account, And your work amounts to nothing; He who chooses you is an abomination.

King James Bible
Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Look, you are nothing and your work is worthless. Anyone who chooses you is detestable."

International Standard Version
"Look! You and your work are less than nothing; whoever finds you pleasing is disgusting."

NET Bible
Look, you are nothing, and your accomplishments are nonexistent; the one who chooses to worship you is disgusting.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You are nothing! You can't do anything! Whoever chooses you is disgusting.

King James 2000 Bible
Behold, you are of nothing, and your work is nothing: an abomination is he that chooses you.
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