Isaiah 41:5 cpdv — The islands saw it and were afraid. The ends of the earth were stupefied. They drew near and arrived.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The islands saw it and were afraid. The ends of the earth were stupefied. They drew near and arrived. "

— Isaiah 41:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 41 — Context

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Who has raised up a just man from the east, and has called him to follow him? He will place the nations under his gaze, and he will rule over kings. He will cause them to be like dust before his sword, like chaff driven by the wind before his bow.

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He will pursue them. He will pass by in peace. No trace will appear after his feet.

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Who has worked and accomplished these things, calling to the generations from the beginning? “It is I, the Lord! I am the first and the last.”

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The islands saw it and were afraid. The ends of the earth were stupefied. They drew near and arrived.

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Each one will help his neighbor and will say to his brother, “Be strengthened.”

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The coppersmith striking with the mallet encouraged him who was forging at that time, saying, “It is ready for soldering.” And he strengthened it with nails, so that it would not be moved.

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But you, O Israel, are my servant, O Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of my friend Abraham.

Isaiah 41:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 41:5 say?
Isaiah 41:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The islands saw it and were afraid. The ends of the earth were stupefied. They drew near and arrived. ”
Where is Isaiah 41:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 41:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 41, 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 41:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 41:5 in?
Isaiah 41:5 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 41:5?
Isaiah 41:5 reads (CPDV): “The islands saw it and were afraid. The ends of the earth were stupefied. They drew near and arrived. ” 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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