Isaiah 51:2 web — Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him, and ma…

World English Bible

"Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him, and made him many."

— Isaiah 51:2, World English Bible

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Isaiah 51 — Context

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"Listen to me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek Yahweh: look to the rock you were cut from, and to the hold of the pit you were dug from.

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Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him, and made him many.

3

For Yahweh has comforted Zion; he has comforted all her waste places, and has made her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of Yahweh; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

4

"Attend to me, my people; and give ear to me, my nation: for a law shall go forth from me, and I will establish my justice for a light of the peoples.

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My righteousness is near, my salvation is gone forth, and my arms shall judge the peoples; the islands shall wait for me, and on my arm shall they trust.

Isaiah 51:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 51:2 say?
Isaiah 51:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him, and made him many.”
Where is Isaiah 51:2 in the Bible?
Isaiah 51:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 51, verse 2.
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 51:2.
What translation should I read Isaiah 51:2 in?
Isaiah 51:2 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 51:2?
Isaiah 51:2 reads (WEB): “Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him, and made him many.” 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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