Isaiah 55:4

4 "Behold, I have made 1him a witness to the peoples, A 2leader and commander for the peoples.

Isaiah 55:4 In-Context

2 "Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight yourself in abundance.
3 "Incline your ear and come to Me. Listen, that you may live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you, According to the faithful mercies shown to David.
4 "Behold, I have made him a witness to the peoples, A leader and commander for the peoples.
5 "Behold, you will call a nation you do not know, And a nation which knows you not will run to you, Because of the LORD your God, even the Holy One of Israel; For He has glorified you."
6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 18:43; Jeremiah 30:9; Hosea 3:5
  • 2. Ezekiel 34:24; Ezekiel 37:24, 25; Daniel 9:25; Micah 5:2
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