Isaiah 41:8 akjv — But you, Israel, are my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

American King James Version

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

— Isaiah 41:8, American King James Version

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Isaiah 41 — Context

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The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.

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They helped every one his neighbor; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.

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So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smoothes with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the soldering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.

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

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You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called you from the chief men thereof, and said to you, You are my servant; I have chosen you, and not cast you away. ¶

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Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

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Behold, all they that were incensed against you shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with you shall perish.

Isaiah 41:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 41:8 say?
Isaiah 41:8 in the American King James Version reads: “But you, Israel, are my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. ”
Where is Isaiah 41:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 41:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 8.
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 41:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 41:8 in?
Isaiah 41:8 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 41:8?
Isaiah 41:8 reads (AKJV): “But you, Israel, are my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. ” 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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