Isaiah 41:27 web — I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.

World English Bible

"I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem."

— Isaiah 41:27, World English Bible

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Isaiah 41 — Context

24

Behold, you are of nothing, and your work is of nothing. He who chooses you is an abomination.

25

"I have raised up one from the north, and he has come; from the rising of the sun, one who calls on my name; and he shall come on rulers as on mortar, and as the potter treads clay.

26

Who has declared it from the beginning, that we may know? And before, that we may say, 'He is right?' Surely, there is no one who declares. Surely, there is no one who shows. Surely, there is no one who hears your words.

27

I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.

28

When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.

29

Behold, all of them, their works are vanity and nothing. Their molten images are wind and confusion.

Isaiah 41:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 41:27 say?
Isaiah 41:27 in the World English Bible reads: “I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.”
Where is Isaiah 41:27 in the Bible?
Isaiah 41:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 27.
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 41:27.
What translation should I read Isaiah 41:27 in?
Isaiah 41:27 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 41:27?
Isaiah 41:27 reads (WEB): “I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.” 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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