Isaiah 49:24–26 NKJV - Shall the prey be taken… | Biblia (2023)

24iShall the prey be taken from the mighty,

Or the captives 5of the righteous be delivered?

25But thus says the Lord:

“Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away,

And the prey of the terrible be delivered;

For I will contend with him who contends with you,

And I will save your children.

26I will jfeed those who oppress you with their own flesh,

And they shall be drunk with their own kblood as with sweet wine.

All flesh lshall know

That I, the Lord, am your Savior,

And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

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Isaiah 49:24–26 — The New International Version (NIV)

24Can plunder be taken from warriors,

or captives be rescued from the fierce?

25But this is what the Lord says:

“Yes, captives will be taken from warriors,

and plunder retrieved from the fierce;

I will contend with those who contend with you,

and your children I will save.

26I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh;

they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine.

Then all mankind will know

that I, the Lord, am your Savior,

your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Isaiah 49:24–26 — English Standard Version (ESV)

24Can the prey be taken from the mighty,

or the captives of a tyrant be rescued?

25For thus says the Lord:

“Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken,

and the prey of the tyrant be rescued,

for I will contend with those who contend with you,

and I will save your children.

26I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh,

and they shall be drunk with their own blood as with wine.

Then all flesh shall know

that I am the Lord your Savior,

and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Isaiah 49:24–26 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

24Shall the prey be taken from the mighty,

Or the lawful captive delivered?

25But thus saith the Lord,

Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away,

And the prey of the terrible shall be delivered:

For I will contend with him that contendeth with thee,

And I will save thy children.

26And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh;

And they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine:

And all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour

And thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah 49:24–26 — New Living Translation (NLT)

24Who can snatch the plunder of war from the hands of a warrior?

Who can demand that a tyrant let his captives go?

25But the Lord says,

“The captives of warriors will be released,

and the plunder of tyrants will be retrieved.

For I will fight those who fight you,

and I will save your children.

26I will feed your enemies with their own flesh.

They will be drunk with rivers of their own blood.

All the world will know that I, the Lord,

am your Savior and your Redeemer,

the Mighty One of Israel.”

Isaiah 49:24–26 — New Century Version (NCV)

24Can the wealth a soldier wins in war be taken away from him?

Can a prisoner be freed from a powerful soldier?

25This is what the Lord says:

“The prisoners will be taken from the strong soldiers.

What the soldiers have taken will be saved.

I will fight your enemies,

and I will save your children.

26I will force those who trouble you to eat their own flesh.

Their own blood will be the wine that makes them drunk.

Then everyone will know

I, the Lord, am the One who saves you;

I am the Powerful One of Jacob who saves you.”

Isaiah 49:24–26 — American Standard Version (ASV)

24Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captives be delivered? 25But thus saith Jehovah, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. 26And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I, Jehovah, am thy Saviour, and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah 49:24–26 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

24Shall the prey be taken from the mighty? and shall he that is rightfully captive be delivered? 25For thus saith Jehovah: Even the captive of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; and I will strive with him that striveth with thee, and I will save thy children. 26And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with new wine. And all flesh shall know that I, Jehovah, am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah 49:24–26 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

24Can loot be taken away from mighty men

or prisoners be freed from conquerors?

25This is what the Lord says:

Prisoners will be freed from mighty men.

Loot will be taken away from tyrants.

I will fight your enemies,

and I will save your children.

26I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh,

and they will become drunk on their own blood

as though it were new wine.

Then all humanity will know that I am the Lord, who saves you,

the Mighty One of Jacob, who reclaims you.

Isaiah 49:24–26 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

24Can the prey be taken from the mighty,

or the captives of the righteous be delivered?

25For this is what the Lord says:

“Even the captives of a mighty man will be taken,

and the prey of a tyrant will be delivered;

I will contend with the one who contends with you,

and I will save your children.

26I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh,

and they will be drunk with their own blood

as with sweet wine.

Then all flesh will know

that I, Yahweh, am your Savior,

and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Isaiah 49:24–26 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

24Can the prey be taken from the mighty,

or the captives of a tyrant be rescued?

25But thus says the Lord:

Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken,

and the prey of the tyrant be rescued;

for I will contend with those who contend with you,

and I will save your children.

26I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh,

and they shall be drunk with their own blood as with wine.

Then all flesh shall know

that I am the Lord your Savior,

and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah 49:24–26 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

24Can war-booty be taken from the mighty?

or can a captive of a righteous person be rescued?

25But thus says Yahweh:

“Indeed a captive of the mighty shall be taken,

and the war-booty of the tyrant shall be rescued,

for I myself will dispute with your opponent,

and I myself will save your children.

26And I will feed your oppressors their own flesh,

and they shall be drunk with their blood as with wine.

Then all flesh shall know that I am Yahweh,

your savior and redeemer, the strong one of Jacob.”

Isaiah 49:24–26 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

24Can goods that were stolen by soldiers be taken away from them?

Can prisoners be set free from the powerful Babylonians?

25“Yes, they can,” the Lord answers.

“Prisoners will be taken away from soldiers.

Stolen goods will be taken back from the powerful Babylonians.

Zion, I will fight against those who fight against you.

And I will save your people.

26I will make those who beat you down eat the flesh of others.

They will drink blood and get drunk on it as if it were wine.

Then everyone on earth will know

that I am the one who saves you.

I am the Lord. I set you free.

I am the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Isaiah 49:24–26 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

24“Can the prey be taken from the mighty man,

Or the captives of a tyrant be rescued?”

25Surely, thus says the Lord,

Even the captives of the mighty man will be taken away,

And the prey of the tyrant will be rescued;

For I will contend with the one who contends with you,

And I will save your sons.

26“I will feed your oppressors with their own flesh,

And they will become drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine;

And all flesh will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior

And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

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Isaiah 49:24–26 NKJV - Shall the prey be taken… | Biblia? ›

Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, Or the captives of the righteous be delivered? But thus says the LORD: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, And the prey of the terrible be delivered; For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children.

Shall the prey of the mighty be taken? ›

Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

What is the meaning of Isaiah 49 24 26? ›

(Read Isaiah 49:24-26) We were lawful captives to the justice of God, yet delivered by a price of unspeakable value. Here is an express promise: Even the prey of the terrible shall be delivered.

What is Isaiah 49 talking about? ›

This poem, written from the Servant's point of view, is an account of his pre-natal calling by God to lead both Israel and the nations. The Servant is now portrayed as the prophet of the Lord equipped and called to restore the nation to God.

Where in the Bible does it say the prey of the terrible shall be delivered? ›

But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty. shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be. delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth. with thee, and I will save thy children.

What does prey mean to God? ›

In a religious context, to pray is to speak to a god in order to give thanks or to ask for something. Pray can also mean “to make a request in a humble manner.” The verb prey refers to seizing, devouring, or having a harmful effect on something.

Can the prey be taken away from the captive? ›

Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captives of the just be delivered? For thus says the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the prey of the terrible will be delivered; for I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will give safety to your children and ease them.

What is the meaning of Isaiah 49 26? ›

“Then all the earth will know that I am Yahweh, your Savior, your Kinsman-Redeemer, the mighty hero of Jacob's tribes.” - Isaiah 49:26b (The Passion Translation) When God vindicates Israel, when He works mightily on their behalf, all the nations will see, take note, and understand that He is Israel's Mighty Hero.

What does it mean you shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain? ›

Taking the Lord's name in vain is another way of saying "false believer" or "hypocrite." Jesus put it this way in Mark 7:6-9 "Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: `These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

What does it mean that God will wipe away all tears? ›

We can take strength in knowing that all the hard experiences in this life are temporary; even the darkest nights turn into dawn for the faithful. When all is finished and we have endured all things with faith in Jesus Christ, we have the promise that “God shall wipe away all [the] tears from [our] eyes.”

What does Isaiah 49 25 26 say? ›

Settings. 25 But this is what the LORD says: “Yes, captives will be taken from warriors, and plunder retrieved from the fierce; I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save. 26 I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine.

What is the sermon on Isaiah 49 23? ›

The prophet Isaiah loved his own sinful people of his own time, but the Spirit of God moved him to write of their glorious restoration when they will come back to the Lord in a national repentance during the Tribulation. The people are restored and the land is restored.

Who is the Lord's servant in Isaiah 49? ›

The servant is an individual Israelite, who possesses a ministry to redeem the people Israel. In this case the minister [Israel] needs to first be ministered to. Recall that Israel, as a people, was called to be God's witness to all nations.

What does the Bible say about killing the wicked? ›

Ezekiel 33:11 "Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live.

Where in the Bible does it say prey on the weak? ›

2 In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak; They are caught in the schemes that they devise. 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. 2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

What does it mean to be delivered from evil? ›

“Deliver us from evil” meaning

By asking God to deliver us from evil, we acknowledge that we are helpless by ourselves to follow Jesus on the path of righteousness that he modeled for us.

Who is a prey in the Bible? ›

"Prey" is frequent in the Old Testament, chiefly as the translation of baz, "spoil," "plunder" (Numbers 14:3,11; Deuteronomy 1:39; Isaiah 10:6, etc.); of Tereph, "prey of wild beasts," "torn thing" (Genesis 49:9; Numbers 23:24; Job 4:11, etc.); of malqoah, "a taking" (Numbers 31:11, etc.; Isaiah 49:24,25); of shalal, " ...

What is an example of a prey? ›

Prey: animals that are killed and eaten by other animals. Context: Rabbits and crickets are both eaten by bigger animals; they are prey.

Who are the lawful captives in the Bible? ›

When mankind sins, they become the legal captive of Satan. If God never intervened, they should have never had an opportunity to come out of the grave. For it is written, that the wages of sin is death.

What is Isaiah 49 23? ›

I am the LORD; those who hope in me will not be disappointed. . ”

Where in the Bible does it say no weapon formed against me? ›

"No weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, says the Lord" (Isaiah 54:17 NRSV).

What does shall not depart from your mouth mean? ›

Whatever affairs of this world we have to mind, we must not neglect the one thing needful. Not to let it depart out of his mouth; that is, all his orders to the people, and his judgments upon appeals made to him, must be consonant to the law of God; upon all occasions he must speak according to this rule, Isaiah 8:20.

What does the Bible say about tattoos in Isaiah? ›

Isaiah 44:5 describes the children of Jacob committing themselves to God: “One shall say, 'I am the LORD's'… Another shall mark his arm 'of the LORD.'” Here a tattoo appears to be allowable as a sign of submission, not to a human master but to God.

What does for the weapons of our warfare mean? ›

Constant PRAYER – Ephesians 6:18. Remember, all of this together forms the whole Armour of God or what we may call the weapons of our warfare. In other words, for us to be in position to really confront the power of darkness, we must put on the whole armour.

What is the one unforgivable sin? ›

One eternal or unforgivable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), also known as the sin unto death, is specified in several passages of the Synoptic Gospels, including Mark 3:28–29, Matthew 12:31–32, and Luke 12:10, as well as other New Testament passages including Hebrews 6:4–6, Hebrews 10:26–31, and 1 John 5:16.

Is OMG using God's name in vain? ›

"If you say something like 'Oh my God,' then you're using His name in vain, but if you're saying something like OMG it's not really using the Lord's name in vain because you're not saying 'Oh my God. ' It's more like 'Wow.

Where in the Bible does it say because of you my name is blasphemed? ›

Romans 2:24 reads, “For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you“. This passage refers to behavior among the Jewish people of Rome during Paul's days. These people had turned their backs on God and sunk into every type of ungodly behavior.

What do the tears of blood symbolize in the Bible? ›

The Cry of the Blood of Abel against Cain, represents the Spirit and the Language of the Law against the Transgressor; so that if we Sinners, think to obtain the Favour of GOD our Judge, by the Deeds of the Law, we shall meet with the most amazing Disappointment; for instead of hearing any Thing in our Favour, we shall ...

What do tears symbolize? ›

They communicate your emotions to others. Emotional tears make you feel more vulnerable, which could improve your relationships. Crying often connects people, whether it's out of grief, love, passion, or another strong emotion.

What does Revelation 21 4 he will wipe every tear from their eyes mean? ›

When it's all said and done, the Lord declares that He will wipe away every tear. A better day is indeed coming, and He is working to bring an end to all pain and suffering. As we place our trust in Him, we can know that a new Kingdom awaits… one that makes every moment until then worthwhile!

What can we learn from Isaiah 49 15? ›

Isaiah 49:15 is a remarkable promise: “I will not forget you.” It is first a promise to Israel. It is a promise to the church of Jesus Christ. And it is a promise to everyone who trusts in the Lord. A godly mother does not play favorites.

What does it mean the peace of God will guard your heart? ›

Additionally, we learned the peace of God guards our heart. He does not leave us to manage our own heart. Instead, He gives us a new heart and helps us through his Holy Spirit to transform our hearts sanctification and even guards our hearts.

What does ye shall be judged mean? ›

By implication, it means to condemn, punish—avenge, conclude. It also carries the idea of having discernment. The passage where Jesus said, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” ( Matthew 7:1 ) goes on to show us how to have discernment.

What does let God arise and his enemies be scattered mean? ›

“Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered” (Psalm 68:1, NKJV). In every generation, God is rising to scatter his enemies. He puts to chase all demonic principalities, driving them from his people. The very words of this verse, in fact, were quoted by Moses when the ark went forward in Israel.

What does Isaiah call for repentance? ›

This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. You said, `No, we will flee on horses. ' Therefore you will flee! You said, `We will ride off on swift horses.

What does it mean to cast lots before the Lord? ›

In the ancient world, however, casting lots was universally viewed as a form of divination by which the will of God was revealed. The book of Proverbs assures us that “the lot is cast ('goral') into the lap (of the diviner); but the decision ('mishpat') is from the Lord” (16:33).

What kind of servant pleases God? ›

In a parable in the Word of God, He describes the kind of servant that pleases Him (Matthew 25.14-30). This description is summed up in two qualities: good and faithful.

What are the 7 attitudes of a servant? ›

7 Key Principles of Servant Leadership

Honor Others (Before Yourself) Inspire Vision (Before Setting The Course) Choose Ethics (Before Profit) Empower Others (Before Personal Gain)

Who is a true servant of God? ›

TRUE SERVANTS OF GOD SHOULD BE RESPECTED AND HONORED. A true servant is concerned for other believers , is devoted to pleasing Jesus, is zealous for the gospel, is committed to the task and finally is… Do you see that phrase in verse 30—“risking his life”? The Greek term means to gamble, to take a risk.

What does the Bible say about cremation? ›

What does the Bible say about cremation? According to most Biblical study websites, there is no explicit scriptural command for or against cremation. There are no passages that forbid cremation, according to most Biblical scholars.

What will God do with the wicked? ›

He will come in power and glory, and when he does, he will “break the arm of the wicked” and “call his wickedness to account till you find none” (Psalm 10:15). Christ will have the last word over wickedness.

What does the Bible say about killing animals? ›

numerous strictures against wanton or cruel killing of wildlife and domestic animals. Ecclesiastes (3:19-21) asserts that humans are vain to believe that their destinies differ from those of animals: “For the fate of the sons of men and the fate of beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other.

Can a prey be taken from the mighty Bible verse? ›

Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

What happens when you pray for your enemies? ›

Prayer for your enemies is one of the most profound forms of love because it requires you to truly desire that something good happens to them. You may do nice things for your enemies without a genuine desire for them to succeed. Prayer for them, on the other hand, is interceding with God on their behalf.

What is the greatest commandment of God? ›

Gospel of Matthew

"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. ' This is the greatest and first commandment.

What are the three types of evil in the Bible? ›

This view is found in the works of Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, the 13th-century Dominican theologian, and in the Theodicy (1710), by the German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. According to Leibniz, there are three forms of evil in the world: moral, physical, and metaphysical.

How does God protect us from evil? ›

The shield of faith protects us with God's promises.

This protective weapon helps us “extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16). The enemy constantly seeks to attack us by shooting arrows of doubt, temptation, and deception into our hearts and minds, causing us to fall and act faithlessly.

How do I ask God for deliverance? ›

Our Father in heaven, we come before You today profoundly aware of our utter dependence on You. We grieve that Your name is not honored, that Your will is not done, and we long to see Your kingdom come in power and glory. Father, today we pray, 'deliver us from evil.

What is the last line of Malachi? ›

“Remember the Law of Moses, My servant, which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. The last words in Malachi are the last words in the Old Testament.

What is Isaiah 41 verse 10? ›

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.

What is a prey according to the Bible? ›

"Prey" is frequent in the Old Testament, chiefly as the translation of baz, "spoil," "plunder" (Numbers 14:3,11; Deuteronomy 1:39; Isaiah 10:6, etc.); of Tereph, "prey of wild beasts," "torn thing" (Genesis 49:9; Numbers 23:24; Job 4:11, etc.); of malqoah, "a taking" (Numbers 31:11, etc.; Isaiah 49:24,25); of shalal, " ...

What is the last recorded prayer in the Bible? ›

In the final part of the discourse (John 17:1-26) Jesus prays for his followers and the coming Church. This is the longest prayer of Jesus in any of the gospels, and is known as the Farewell Prayer or the High Priestly Prayer.

How does Malachi point to Jesus? ›

Malachi points to Jesus in a simple statement he made in Malachi 3:1: “Behold, I send a messenger, and he will prepare the way before me (John the Baptist). Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come…

Who is the last prophet according to the Bible? ›

In Christianity, the last prophet of the Old Covenant before the arrival of Jesus is John the Baptist (cf. Luke 16:16). The Eastern Orthodox Church holds that Malachi was the "Seal of Prophets" in the Old Testament.

What is the message on Isaiah 49 16? ›

Isaiah 49:16 Reminds Us of God's Love

And so God says about His people, “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands,” and He uses those words after that, “Your walls are continually before me,” so that basically, He's saying to His people, “I don't forget you. I'm committed to you.

What does it mean God will guard your heart and mind? ›

The Lord means for us to guard our hearts by filtering our emotions, desires, thoughts, and responses through his Word. He is the watchman that protects our souls. And what's his primary means of defense? The sword of Scripture.

What is Isaiah 54 10? ›

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

What does Deuteronomy 31 8 say? ›

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

What was Isaiah trying to teach us? ›

The prophet Isaiah played an important role in God's plan; He foretold the Messiah's coming and brought hope to His people during a challenging time. This promise of hope is not only for the nation of Israel, but also for all of us.

What are the two types of prey? ›

Predation: Predator & Prey Relationships

Carnivory occurs when one animal eats another, and herbivory occurs when animals eat plants or algae. Parasitism is a predator-prey relationship in which the predator does not kill its prey. Instead, it lives off the host's blood or tissues.

What are two examples of prey? ›

Context: Hawks and coyotes both eat small rodents; they are predators. Prey: animals that are killed and eaten by other animals. Context: Rabbits and crickets are both eaten by bigger animals; they are prey.

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