Isaiah 41:8 nasb — "But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant of Abraham My friend,

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""But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant of Abraham My friend,"

— Isaiah 41:8, NASB

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Isaiah 41 — Context

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The coastlands have seen and are afraid; The ends of the earth tremble; They have drawn near and have come.

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Each one helps his neighbor And says to his brother, "Be strong!"

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So the craftsman encourages the smelter, And he who smooths metal with the hammer encourages him who beats the anvil, Saying of the soldering, "It is good"; And he fastens it with nails, So that it will not totter.

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"But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant of Abraham My friend,

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You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, And called from its remotest parts And said to you, 'You are My servant, I have chosen you and not rejected you.

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'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

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"Behold, all those who are angered at you will be shamed and dishonored; Those who contend with you will be as nothing and will perish.

Isaiah 41:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 41:8 say?
Isaiah 41:8 in the NASB reads: “"But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant 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 (NASB): “"But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant 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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