Isaiah 51:18 net — There was no one to lead her among all the children she bore; there was no one to take her by the hand among all the ch…

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"There was no one to lead her among all the children she bore; there was no one to take her by the hand among all the children she raised."

— Isaiah 51:18, NET Bible

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Isaiah 51 — Context

15

I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves surge. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name!

16

Zion’s Time to Celebrate I commission you as my spokesman; I cover you with the palm of my hand, to establish the sky and to found the earth, to say to Zion,‘You are my people.’”

17

Wake up! Wake up! Get up, O Jerusalem! You drank from the cup the LORD passed to you, which was full of his anger! You drained dry the goblet full of intoxicating wine.

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There was no one to lead her among all the children she bore; there was no one to take her by the hand among all the children she raised.

19

These double disasters confronted you. But who feels sorry for you? Destruction and devastation, famine and sword. But who consoles you?

20

Your children faint; they lie at the head of every street like an antelope in a snare. They are left in a stupor by the LORD’s anger, by the battle cry of your God.

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So listen to this, oppressed one, who is drunk, but not from wine!

Isaiah 51:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 51:18 say?
Isaiah 51:18 in the NET Bible reads: “There was no one to lead her among all the children she bore; there was no one to take her by the hand among all the children she raised.”
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 (NET): “There was no one to lead her among all the children she bore; there was no one to take her by the hand among all the children she raised.” 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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