Isaiah 51:18 nasb — There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne, Nor is there one to take her by the hand among all the son…

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"There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne, Nor is there one to take her by the hand among all the sons she has reared."

— Isaiah 51:18, NASB

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Isaiah 51 — Context

15

"For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea and its waves roar (the LORD of hosts is His name).

16

"I have put My words in your mouth and have covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, 'You are My people.'"

17

Rouse yourself! Rouse yourself! Arise, O Jerusalem, You who have drunk from the LORD'S hand the cup of His anger; The chalice of reeling you have drained to the dregs.

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There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne, Nor is there one to take her by the hand among all the sons she has reared.

19

These two things have befallen you; Who will mourn for you? The devastation and destruction, famine and sword; How shall I comfort you?

20

Your sons have fainted, They lie helpless at the head of every street, Like an antelope in a net, Full of the wrath of the LORD, The rebuke of your God.

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Therefore, please hear this, you afflicted, Who are drunk, but not with wine:

Isaiah 51:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 51:18 say?
Isaiah 51:18 in the NASB reads: “There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne, Nor is there one to take her by the hand among all the sons she has reared.”
Where is Isaiah 51:18 in the Bible?
Isaiah 51:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 51, verse 18.
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 51:18.
What translation should I read Isaiah 51:18 in?
Isaiah 51:18 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 51:18?
Isaiah 51:18 reads (NASB): “There is none to guide her among all the sons she has borne, Nor is there one to take her by the hand among all the sons she has reared.” 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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