Isaiah 48:15 net — I, I have spoken– yes, I have summoned him; I lead him and he will succeed.

NET Bible

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

— Isaiah 48:15, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Isaiah 48:15 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Isaiah 48 — Context

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.

16

Approach me! Listen to this! From the very first I have not spoken in secret; when it happens, I am there.” So now, the Sovereign LORD has sent me, accompanied by his Spirit.

17

This is what the LORD, your protector, says, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the LORD your God, who teaches you how to succeed, who leads you in the way you should go.

18

If only you had obeyed my commandments, prosperity would have flowed to you like a river, deliverance would have come to you like the waves of the sea.

Isaiah 48:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Isaiah 48:15 say?
Isaiah 48:15 in the NET Bible reads: “I, I have spoken– yes, I have summoned him; I lead him and he will succeed.”
Where is Isaiah 48:15 in the Bible?
Isaiah 48:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 48, verse 15.
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 48:15.
What translation should I read Isaiah 48:15 in?
Isaiah 48:15 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 48:15?
Isaiah 48:15 reads (NET): “I, I have spoken– yes, I have summoned him; I lead him and he will succeed.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2