Isaiah 48:12 net — Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I summoned! I am the one; I am present at the very beginning and at the very end.

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"Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I summoned! I am the one; I am present at the very beginning and at the very end."

— Isaiah 48:12, NET Bible

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Isaiah 48 — Context

9

For the sake of my reputation I hold back my anger; for the sake of my prestige I restrain myself from destroying you.

10

Look, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have purified you in the furnace of misery.

11

For my sake alone I will act, for how can I allow my name to be defiled? I will not share my glory with anyone else!

12

Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I summoned! I am the one; I am present at the very beginning and at the very end.

13

Yes, my hand founded the earth; my right hand spread out the sky. I summon them; they stand together.

14

All of you, gather together and listen! Who among them announced these things? The LORD’s ally will carry out his desire against Babylon; he will exert his power against the Babylonians.

15

I, I have spoken– yes, I have summoned him; I lead him and he will succeed.

Isaiah 48:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 48:12 say?
Isaiah 48:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I summoned! I am the one; I am present at the very beginning and at the very end.”
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 (NET): “Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I summoned! I am the one; I am present at the very beginning and at the very end.” 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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