Isaiah 2:5 net — O descendants of Jacob, come, let us walk in the LORD’s guiding light.

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"O descendants of Jacob, come, let us walk in the LORD’s guiding light."

— Isaiah 2:5, NET Bible

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Isaiah 2 — Context

2

In the future the mountain of the LORD’s temple will endure as the most important of mountains, and will be the most prominent of hills. All the nations will stream to it,

3

many peoples will come and say,“Come, let us go up to the LORD’s mountain, to the temple of the God of Jacob, so he can teach us his requirements, and we can follow his standards.” For Zion will be the center for moral instruction; the LORD’s message will issue from Jerusalem.

4

He will judge disputes between nations; he will settle cases for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nations will not take up the sword against other nations, and they will no longer train for war.

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O descendants of Jacob, come, let us walk in the LORD’s guiding light.

6

The Lord’s Day of Judgment Indeed, O LORD, you have abandoned your people, the descendants of Jacob. For diviners from the east are everywhere; they consult omen readers like the Philistines do. Plenty of foreigners are around.

7

Their land is full of gold and silver; there is no end to their wealth. Their land is full of horses; there is no end to their chariots.

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Their land is full of worthless idols; they worship the product of their own hands, what their own fingers have fashioned.

Isaiah 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 2:5 say?
Isaiah 2:5 in the NET Bible reads: “O descendants of Jacob, come, let us walk in the LORD’s guiding light.”
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 (NET): “O descendants of Jacob, come, let us walk in the LORD’s guiding light.” 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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