Isaiah 41:8

8 “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend,

Isaiah 41:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
ESV
8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend;
NLT
8 “But as for you, Israel my servant, Jacob my chosen one, descended from Abraham my friend,
MSG
8 "But you, Israel, are my servant. You're Jacob, my first choice, descendants of my good friend Abraham.
CSB
8 But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham, My friend-

Isaiah 41:8 In-Context

6 they help each other and say to their companions, “Be strong!”
7 The metalworker encourages the goldsmith, and the one who smooths with the hammer spurs on the one who strikes the anvil. One says of the welding, “It is good.” The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.
8 “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend,
9 I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Cross References 4

  • 1. S Psalms 136:22; S Isaiah 27:11
  • 2. S Isaiah 14:1
  • 3. S Isaiah 29:22; Isaiah 51:2; Isaiah 63:16
  • 4. 2 Chronicles 20:7; James 2:23
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