Verse 21

Declare and present your case; let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who declared it from the distant past? Was it not I, the LORD? And there is no God apart from me, a righteous God and a Savior; there is none besides me.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Fortell og framlegg deres sak; ja, la dem rådføre seg sammen. Hvem forkynte dette fra fortiden? Hvem sa det fra fordums tid? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? Og det finnes ingen annen Gud enn meg, en rettferdig Gud og en frelser; det er ingen annen enn meg.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Fortell det, og bring dem nær; la dem rådslå sammen: Hvem har kunngjort dette fra gammel tid? Hvem har forkynt det fra den tid? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? Og det er ingen Gud ved siden av meg; en rettferdig Gud og en Frelser; det er ingen utenom meg.

• Norsk King James

  Fortell deres sak, og la dem komme nær; ja, la dem ta råd sammen: Hvem har erklært dette fra gammel tid? Hvem har fortalt det før den tid? Har ikke jeg, Herren? og det finnes ingen annen Gud ved siden av meg; en rettferdig Gud og en Frelser; det finnes ingen ved siden av meg.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Forkynn dette og kom frem, rådslå sammen! Hvem lot dette bli kjent fra gammelt av? Hvem har forutsagt det fra den tid? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? Det finnes ingen annen Gud enn meg; en rettferdig Gud og en frelser, det er ingen uten meg.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Fortell og kom nær, rådslå sammen. Hvem har latt dette høres fra gammel tid og forutsagt det fra fortiden? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? Og utenom meg er det ingen Gud, en rettferdig Gud og frelser; det finnes ingen annen enn meg.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Fortell og bring dem nær, ja, la dem rådslå sammen: Hvem har forkynt dette fra fordums tid? Hvem har kunngjort det fra den tiden? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? Og det er ingen Gud ved siden av meg, en rettferdig Gud og en Frelser; det finnes ingen annen ved siden av meg.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Før dem nær, og la dem rådføre seg sammen: Hvem har kunngjort dette siden tidens morgen? Er det ikke jeg, HERREN? Det finnes ingen annen Gud ved siden av meg – jeg er en rettferdig Gud og en frelser; det finnes ingen andre.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Fortell og bring dem nær, ja, la dem rådslå sammen: Hvem har forkynt dette fra fordums tid? Hvem har kunngjort det fra den tiden? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? Og det er ingen Gud ved siden av meg, en rettferdig Gud og en Frelser; det finnes ingen annen ved siden av meg.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Forkynn og kom nær, la dem også rådslå sammen: Hvem har kunngjort dette fra gammel tid, hvem har sagt det fra før? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? Det er ingen annen Gud, bare jeg, en rettferdig Gud og en frelser, det finnes ingen utenom meg.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Forkynn og la dem fremlegge sin sak; ja, la dem få råd sammen. Hvem forutsa dette lenge siden? Hvem kunngjorde det fra gammel tid? Var det ikke jeg, Herren? Det finnes ingen annen Gud utenom meg, en rettferdig Gud og en Frelser. Det er ingen annen utover meg.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Forkynder (dette) og kommer frem, ja raadfører eder tilhobe; hvo lod dette høres fra fordum? (hvo) kundgjorde det fra den (Tid)? mon ikke jeg, Herren? og der er ingen Gud ydermere uden mig, en retfærdig Gud og Frelser, der er Ingen uden mig.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Fortell, og før dem hit; ja, la dem rådføre seg sammen: hvem har kunngjort dette fra gammel tid? Hvem har fortalt det fra den tiden? Har ikke jeg, Herren? Og det er ingen Gud foruten meg; en rettferdig Gud og en frelser; det finnes ingen annen enn meg.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  Declare and bring them near; indeed, let them take counsel together: who has declared this from ancient times? who has told it from that time? have not I, the LORD? and there is no other God besides Me; a just God and a Savior; there is none besides Me.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Forkynn, og bring det frem; ja, la dem rådslå sammen: hvem har vist dette fra gammel tid? hvem har forkynt det fra fordums tid? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? og det er ingen Gud utenom meg, en rettferdig Gud og en Frelser; det finnes ingen utenom meg.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Forkynn og bring det nær! La dem rådslå sammen: Hvem har kunngjort dette fra gammel tid, forkynte det for lenge siden? Er det ikke jeg, Herren? Det finnes ingen annen Gud ved siden av meg, en rettferdig Gud og en frelser, det finnes ingen utenom meg.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Fortell og kom med deres bevis, de kan rådslå sammen: Hvem kunngjorde dette fra eldgamle tider? Hvem har fortalt det fra fordums tid? Var det ikke jeg, Herren? Og det er ingen Gud ved siden av meg, en rettferdig Gud og en frelser; det er ingen utenom meg.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Fremlegg deres sak, sett den frem; la oss diskutere sammen: hvem har forkynt dette fra gammel tid? Hvem har gjort det kjent fra fortidens dager? Var det ikke jeg, Herren? Og det finnes ingen annen Gud enn meg; en sann Gud og en frelser; det finnes ingen annen.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Let men drawe nye, let them come hither, ad aske councel one at another, and shewe forth: What is he, that tolde this before? or, who spake of it, euer sence the begynnynge? Haue not I ye LORDE done it: without whom there is none other God? the true God and sauioure, and there is els none but I?

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Tell ye and bring them, and let them take counsell together, who hath declared this from the beginning? or hath tolde it of olde? Haue not I the Lord? and there is none other God beside me, a iust God, and a Sauiour: there is none beside me.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Drawe nye, come hyther, and let them aske counsaile one at another, and shew foorth what is he that told this before? or who spake of it euer since the beginning? haue not I the Lorde done it? without whom there is none other God, the true God and sauiour, and there is els none but I.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Tell ye, and bring [them] near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? [who] hath told it from that time? [have] not I the LORD? and [there is] no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; [there is] none beside me.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Declare you, and bring [it] forth; yes, let them take counsel together: who has shown this from ancient time? who has declared it of old? Haven't I, Yahweh? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Savior; there is no one besides me.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Declare ye, and bring near, Yea, they take counsel together, Who hath proclaimed this from of old? From that time hath declared it? Is it not I -- Jehovah? And there is no other god besides Me, A God righteous and saving, there is none save Me.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Declare ye, and bring [it] forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Give the word, put forward your cause, let us have a discussion together: who has given news of this in the past? who made it clear in early times? did not I, the Lord? and there is no God but me; a true God and a saviour; there is no other.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Declare and present it. Yes, let them take counsel together. Who has shown this from ancient time? Who has declared it of old? Haven't I, Yahweh? There is no other God besides me, a just God and a Savior; There is no one besides me.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Tell me! Present the evidence! Let them consult with one another! Who predicted this in the past? Who announced it beforehand? Was it not I, the LORD? I have no peer, there is no God but me, a God who vindicates and delivers; there is none but me.

Referenced Verses

• Isa 43:9 : 9 All the nations gather together, and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this and proclaim the former things? Let them produce their witnesses to prove they were right, so that others may hear and say, 'It is true.'
• Isa 43:11 : 11 I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from Me there is no Savior.
• Isa 45:5 : 5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you do not acknowledge me.
• Isa 43:3 : 3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in exchange for you.
• Isa 44:7-8 : 7 Who is like Me? Let him declare and explain it. Let him present it to Me since I established the ancient people. Let them declare the things that are to come and what will happen. 8 Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and declare it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides Me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.
• Isa 41:22-23 : 22 Tell us, you idols, what is going to happen. Tell us the former things, so that we may consider them and know their final outcome. Or declare to us the things to come. 23 Tell us what the future holds, so we may know that you are gods. Do something, whether good or bad, so that we might be dismayed and filled with awe.
• Isa 48:14 : 14 Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among them declared these things? The LORD loves him; He will carry out His purpose against Babylon, and His arm will be against the Chaldeans.
• Isa 63:1 : 1 Who is this coming from Edom, with garments stained red from Bozrah? This one, splendid in his clothing, striding forward in the greatness of his strength. "It is I, proclaiming righteousness, mighty to save."
• Jer 23:5-6 : 5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king, act wisely, and execute justice and righteousness in the land. 6 In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
• Jer 50:2 : 2 Declare among the nations and proclaim it; raise a banner and proclaim it! Do not hide it. Say, 'Babylon has been captured; Bel is put to shame, Marduk is dismayed. Her idols are disgraced, her images shattered.'
• Joel 3:9-9 : 9 Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare for war! Arouse the warriors! Let all the fighting men draw near and advance. 10 Hammer your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ 11 Hasten and come, all you nations from every side, and gather yourselves there. Bring down, LORD, your mighty ones. 12 Let the nations be aroused; let them advance to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, for there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations.
• Zeph 3:5 : 5 The LORD is righteous in her midst; He does no wrong. Morning by morning, He brings His justice to light; He does not fail, but the unjust knows no shame.
• Zeph 3:17 : 17 The LORD your God is in your midst—a mighty warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will exult over you with joyful singing.
• Zech 9:9 : 9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout aloud, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
• Rom 3:25-26 : 25 God presented Him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins previously committed. 26 He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
• Titus 2:13-14 : 13 while we await the blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. 14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify a people for His own possession, who are eager to do good works.
• Isa 41:26 : 26 Who has declared this from the beginning that we might know, or in advance that we might say ‘He is right’? No one proclaimed it, no one announced it, no one heard any words from you.
• Ps 26:7 : 7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud and declaring all Your wonderful deeds.
• Ps 71:17-18 : 17 God, you have taught me from my youth, and to this day I declare your wondrous works. 18 Even when I am old and my hair turns gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.
• Ps 96:10 : 10 Say among the nations, 'The LORD reigns.' The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. He will judge the peoples with fairness.
• Isa 41:1-4 : 1 Be silent before me, you coastlands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them approach and speak; let us come together for judgment. 2 Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service? He delivers nations before him and subdues kings. He turns them to dust with his sword, and like scattered straw with his bow. 3 He pursues them and moves on unscathed, traveling a path his feet have not tread before. 4 Who has accomplished and done this, calling forth generations from the beginning? I, the Lord, am the first, and I am also with the last—I am he.
• Isa 45:14 : 14 This is what the LORD says: The wealth of Egypt, the merchandise of Cush, and the tall Sabeans will come over to you and become yours. They will walk behind you, coming in chains. They will bow down to you and plead with you, saying, 'Surely God is with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.'
• Isa 45:18 : 18 For this is what the LORD says—He who created the heavens, He is God, He who formed the earth and made it, He established it, He did not create it to be empty but formed it to be inhabited—He says: 'I am the LORD, and there is no other.'
• Isa 45:25 : 25 But in the LORD all the descendants of Israel will be justified and will boast.
• Isa 46:9-9 : 9 Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is no one like Me. 10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I desire.'
• Isa 48:3 : 3 I declared the former things long ago; they went forth from my mouth, and I made them known. Suddenly, I acted, and they came to pass.