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Isaiah 11:2

Isaiah 11:1 nasb — Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit.

NASB

"Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit."

— Isaiah 11:1, NASB

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Isaiah 11 — Context

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Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit.

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The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.

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And He will delight in the fear of the LORD, And He will not judge by what His eyes see, Nor make a decision by what His ears hear;

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But with righteousness He will judge the poor, And decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth; And He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked.

Isaiah 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 11:1 say?
Isaiah 11:1 in the NASB reads: “Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit.”
Where is Isaiah 11:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 11:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 11, verse 1.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 11:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 11:1 in?
Isaiah 11:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 11:1?
Isaiah 11:1 reads (NASB): “Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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