Isaiah 48:12 kjv — Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.

King James Version

"Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last."

— Isaiah 48:12, King James Version

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Isaiah 48 — Context

9

For my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

10

Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

11

For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.

12

Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.

13

Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.

14

All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared these things? The Lord hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans.

15

I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

Isaiah 48:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 48:12 say?
Isaiah 48:12 in the King James Version reads: “Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.”
Where is Isaiah 48:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 48:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 48, verse 12.
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 48:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 48:12 in?
Isaiah 48:12 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 48:12?
Isaiah 48:12 reads (KJV): “Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.” 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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