Isaiah 41:28 kjva — For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could ans…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word."

— Isaiah 41:28, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 41 — Context

25

I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.

26

Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that sheweth, yea, there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words.

27

The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

28

For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.

29

Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten images are wind and confusion.

Isaiah 41:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 41:28 say?
Isaiah 41:28 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.”
Where is Isaiah 41:28 in the Bible?
Isaiah 41:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 28.
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 41:28.
What translation should I read Isaiah 41:28 in?
Isaiah 41:28 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 41:28?
Isaiah 41:28 reads (KJVA): “For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.” 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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