Isaiah 55:4 bbe — See, I have given him as a witness to the peoples, a ruler and a guide to the nations.

Bible in Basic English

"See, I have given him as a witness to the peoples, a ruler and a guide to the nations."

— Isaiah 55:4, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 55 — Context

1

Ho! everyone in need, come to the waters, and he who has no strength, let him get food: come, get bread without money; wine and milk without price.

2

Why do you give your money for what is not bread, and the fruit of your work for what will not give you pleasure? Give ear to me, so that your food may be good, and you may have the best in full measure.

3

Give ear, and come to me, take note with care, so that your souls may have life: and I will make an eternal agreement with you, even the certain mercies of David.

4

See, I have given him as a witness to the peoples, a ruler and a guide to the nations.

5

See, you will send for a nation of which you had no knowledge, and those who had no knowledge of you will come running to you, because of the Lord your God, and because of the Holy One of Israel, for he has given you glory.

6

Make search for the Lord while he is there, make prayer to him while he is near:

7

Let the sinner give up his way, and the evil-doer his purpose: and let him come back to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him; and to our God, for there is full forgiveness with him.

Isaiah 55:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 55:4 say?
Isaiah 55:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “See, I have given him as a witness to the peoples, a ruler and a guide to the nations.”
Where is Isaiah 55:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 55:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 55, verse 4.
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 55:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 55:4 in?
Isaiah 55:4 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 55:4?
Isaiah 55:4 reads (BBE): “See, I have given him as a witness to the peoples, a ruler and a guide to the nations.” 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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