Isaiah 49:12 nasb — "Behold, these will come from afar; And lo, these will come from the north and from the west, And these from the land o…

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""Behold, these will come from afar; And lo, these will come from the north and from the west, And these from the land of Sinim.""

— Isaiah 49:12, NASB

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Isaiah 49 — Context

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Saying to those who are bound, 'Go forth,' To those who are in darkness, 'Show yourselves.' Along the roads they will feed, And their pasture will be on all bare heights.

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"They will not hunger or thirst, Nor will the scorching heat or sun strike them down; For He who has compassion on them will lead them And will guide them to springs of water.

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"I will make all My mountains a road, And My highways will be raised up.

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"Behold, these will come from afar; And lo, these will come from the north and from the west, And these from the land of Sinim."

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Shout for joy, O heavens! And rejoice, O earth! Break forth into joyful shouting, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people And will have compassion on His afflicted.

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But Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me, And the Lord has forgotten me."

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"Can a woman forget her nursing child And have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.

Isaiah 49:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 49:12 say?
Isaiah 49:12 in the NASB reads: “"Behold, these will come from afar; And lo, these will come from the north and from the west, And these from the land of Sinim."”
Where is Isaiah 49:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 49:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 49, 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 49:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 49:12 in?
Isaiah 49:12 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 49:12?
Isaiah 49:12 reads (NASB): “"Behold, these will come from afar; And lo, these will come from the north and from the west, And these from the land of Sinim."” 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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