Isaiah 49:13 kjva — Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his peo…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted."

— Isaiah 49:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 49 — Context

10

They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

11

And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.

12

Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim.

13

Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

14

But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.

15

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

16

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Isaiah 49:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 49:13 say?
Isaiah 49:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.”
Where is Isaiah 49:13 in the Bible?
Isaiah 49:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 49, verse 13.
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 49:13.
What translation should I read Isaiah 49:13 in?
Isaiah 49:13 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 49:13?
Isaiah 49:13 reads (KJVA): “Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.” 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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