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Isaiah 44:2

Isaiah 44:1 bbe — And now, give ear, O Jacob my servant, and Israel whom I have taken for myself:

Bible in Basic English

"And now, give ear, O Jacob my servant, and Israel whom I have taken for myself:"

— Isaiah 44:1, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 44 — Context

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And now, give ear, O Jacob my servant, and Israel whom I have taken for myself:

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The Lord who made you, forming you in your mother's body, the Lord, your helper, says, Have no fear, O Jacob my servant, and you, Jeshurun, whom I have taken for myself.

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For I will send water on the land needing it, and streams on the dry earth: I will let my spirit come down on your seed, and my blessing on your offspring.

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And they will come up like grass in a well-watered field, like water-plants by the streams.

Isaiah 44:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 44:1 say?
Isaiah 44:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And now, give ear, O Jacob my servant, and Israel whom I have taken for myself:”
Where is Isaiah 44:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 44:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 44, verse 1.
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 44:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 44:1 in?
Isaiah 44:1 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 44:1?
Isaiah 44:1 reads (BBE): “And now, give ear, O Jacob my servant, and Israel whom I have taken for myself:” 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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