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Isaiah 41:28

Isaiah 41:29 nasb — "Behold, all of them are false; Their works are worthless, Their molten images are wind and emptiness.

NASB

""Behold, all of them are false; Their works are worthless, Their molten images are wind and emptiness."

— Isaiah 41:29, NASB

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Isaiah 41 — Context

26

Who has declared this from the beginning, that we might know? Or from former times, that we may say, "He is right!"? Surely there was no one who declared, Surely there was no one who proclaimed, Surely there was no one who heard your words.

27

"Formerly I said to Zion, 'Behold, here they are.' And to Jerusalem, 'I will give a messenger of good news.'

28

"But when I look, there is no one, And there is no counselor among them Who, if I ask, can give an answer.

29

"Behold, all of them are false; Their works are worthless, Their molten images are wind and emptiness.

Isaiah 41:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 41:29 say?
Isaiah 41:29 in the NASB reads: “"Behold, all of them are false; Their works are worthless, Their molten images are wind and emptiness.”
Where is Isaiah 41:29 in the Bible?
Isaiah 41:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 29.
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 41:29.
What translation should I read Isaiah 41:29 in?
Isaiah 41:29 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 41:29?
Isaiah 41:29 reads (NASB): “"Behold, all of them are false; Their works are worthless, Their molten images are wind and emptiness.” 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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