Isaiah 2:5 bbe — O family of Jacob, come, and let us go in the light of the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

"O family of Jacob, come, and let us go in the light of the Lord."

— Isaiah 2:5, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Isaiah 2 — Context

2

And it will come about in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord will be placed on the top of the mountains, and be lifted up over the hills; and all nations will come to it.

3

And the peoples will say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob: and he will give us knowledge of his ways, and we will be guided by his word; for out of Zion the law will go out, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

4

And he will be the judge between the nations, and the peoples will be ruled by his decisions: and their swords will be turned into plough-blades, and their spears into vine-knives: no longer will the nations be turning their swords against one another, and the knowledge of war will be gone for ever.

5

O family of Jacob, come, and let us go in the light of the Lord.

6

For you, O Lord, have given up your people, the family of Jacob, because they are full of the evil ways of the east, and make use of secret arts like the Philistines, and are friends with the children of strange countries.

7

And their land is full of silver and gold, and there is no end to their stores; their land is full of horses, and there is no end to their carriages.

8

Their land is full of images; they give worship to the work of their hands, even to that which their fingers have made.

Isaiah 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Isaiah 2:5 say?
Isaiah 2:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “O family of Jacob, come, and let us go in the light of the Lord.”
Where is Isaiah 2:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 2:5 in?
Isaiah 2:5 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 2:5?
Isaiah 2:5 reads (BBE): “O family of Jacob, come, and let us go in the light of the Lord.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2