Isaiah 40:10 cpdv — Behold, the Lord God will arrive in strength, and his arm will rule. Behold, his reward is with him, and his work is be…

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"Behold, the Lord God will arrive in strength, and his arm will rule. Behold, his reward is with him, and his work is before him. "

— Isaiah 40:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 40 — Context

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The grass has dried up, and the flower has fallen. For the Spirit of the Lord has blown over it. Truly, the people are like grass.

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The grass has dried up, and the flower has fallen. But the Word of our Lord remains for eternity.”

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You who evangelize Zion, climb a high mountain! You who evangelize Jerusalem, lift up your voice with strength! Lift it up! Do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah: “Behold, your God!”

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Behold, the Lord God will arrive in strength, and his arm will rule. Behold, his reward is with him, and his work is before him.

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He will pasture his flock like a shepherd. He will gather together the lambs with his arm, and he will lift them up to his bosom, and he himself will carry the very young.

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Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and who has weighed the heavens with his palm? Who has suspended the mass of the earth with three fingers, and who has weighed the mountains on a balance and the hills on a scale?

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Who has assisted the Spirit of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor and has revealed things to him?

Isaiah 40:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 40:10 say?
Isaiah 40:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Behold, the Lord God will arrive in strength, and his arm will rule. Behold, his reward is with him, and his work is before him. ”
Where is Isaiah 40:10 in the Bible?
Isaiah 40:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 10.
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 40:10.
What translation should I read Isaiah 40:10 in?
Isaiah 40:10 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 40:10?
Isaiah 40:10 reads (CPDV): “Behold, the Lord God will arrive in strength, and his arm will rule. Behold, his reward is with him, and his work is before him. ” 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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