Isaiah 11:10

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

In that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a signal for the peoples. The nations will seek him, and his resting place will be glorious.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וְהָיָה֙ בַּיּ֣וֹם הַה֔וּא שֹׁ֣רֶשׁ יִשַׁ֗י אֲשֶׁ֤ר עֹמֵד֙ לְנֵ֣ס עַמִּ֔ים אֵלָ֖יו גּוֹיִ֣ם יִדְרֹ֑שׁוּ וְהָיְתָ֥ה מְנֻחָת֖וֹ כָּבֽוֹד׃

Transliteration

wə-hāyāh bayyôm hahû' šōreš yišay 'ăšer 'ōmēd lə-nēs 'ammîm 'ēlāyw gôyim yidrōšû wə-hāytāh mənuḥātô kābôd

Grammar Details

• *wə-hāyāh*: conjunction + Qal perfect, 3rd masculine singular - and it will be
• *bayyôm*: preposition + definite article + masculine singular noun - in the day
• *hahû'*: definite article + masculine singular demonstrative pronoun - that
• *šōreš*: masculine singular construct - root of
• *yišay*: proper noun - Jesse
• *'ăšer*: relative pronoun - which/who
• *'ōmēd*: Qal participle, masculine singular - standing
• *lə-nēs*: preposition + masculine singular noun - for banner/standard
• *'ammîm*: masculine plural noun - peoples
• *'ēlāyw*: preposition with 3rd masculine singular suffix - to him
• *gôyim*: masculine plural noun - nations
• *yidrōšû*: Qal imperfect, 3rd masculine plural - they will seek
• *wə-hāytāh*: conjunction + Qal perfect, 3rd feminine singular - and will be
• *mənuḥātô*: feminine singular noun with 3rd masculine singular suffix - his resting place
• *kābôd*: masculine singular noun - glory/honor

Word Meanings

• *yôm*: day/time
• *šōreš*: root/stock
• *'ōmēd*: standing/standing firm
• *nēs*: banner/standard/signal/pole
• *'ammîm*: peoples/tribes
• *gôyim*: nations/peoples/Gentiles
• *yidrōšû*: will seek/will inquire/will search for
• *mənuḥātô*: his resting place/his abode/his dwelling
• *kābôd*: glory/honor/splendor/abundance

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand as a sign for the people; to it the Gentiles shall seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And it shall come to pass in that day,{H3117} that the root{H8328} of Jesse,{H3448} that standeth{H5975} for an ensign{H5251} of the peoples,{H5971} unto him shall the nations{H1471} seek;{H1875} and his resting-place{H4496} shall be glorious.{H3519}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And in that day{H3117} there shall be a root{H8328} of Jesse{H3448}, which shall stand{H5975}{(H8802)} for an ensign{H5251} of the people{H5971}; to it shall the Gentiles{H1471} seek{H1875}{(H8799)}: and his rest{H4496} shall be glorious{H3519}.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Then shal the Gentiles enquere after the rote of Iesse (which shalbe set vp for a token vnto the Gentiles) for his dwellinge shalbe glorious.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And in that day the roote of Ishai, which shall stand vp for a signe vnto the people, the nations shall seeke vnto it, and his rest shall be glorious.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And in that day shall the gentiles enquire after the roote of Iesse, whiche shalbe set vp for a token vnto the people, and his rest shalbe glorious.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  It shall happen in that day, that the root of Jesse, who stands for an ensign of the peoples, to him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And there hath been, in that day, A root of Jesse that is standing for an ensign of peoples, Unto him do nations seek, And his rest hath been -- honour!

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And in that day, the eyes of the nations will be turned to the root of Jesse which will be lifted up as the flag of the peoples; and his resting-place will be glory.

• World English Bible (2000)

  It will happen in that day that the nations will seek the root of Jesse, who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Israel is Reclaimed and Reunited At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.

Referenced Verses

• Isa 11:1 : 1 A shoot will come forth from the trunk of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.
• John 12:32 : 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself."
• Rom 15:9-9 : 9 And so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: 'Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing praises to Your name.' 10 And again it says: 'Rejoice, you Gentiles, with His people.' 11 And again: 'Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; let all the peoples extol Him.' 12 And again, Isaiah says: 'The root of Jesse will come, the one who rises to rule the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will hope.'
• Luke 2:32 : 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel."
• Acts 11:18 : 18 When they heard this, they became silent and glorified God, saying, 'So then, God has granted repentance leading to life even to the Gentiles.'
• Isa 32:17-18 : 17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. 18 My people will live in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in undisturbed resting places.
• Gen 49:10 : 10 'The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come, and the obedience of the peoples shall be his.'
• Ps 91:1 : 1 The one who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
• Matt 2:1-2 : 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem. 2 They asked, 'Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.'
• Matt 8:11 : 11 I tell you, many will come from the east and the west and will recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
• Matt 11:28-30 : 28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.
• John 3:14-15 : 14 Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
• John 12:20-21 : 20 Now some Greeks were among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, "Sir, we want to see Jesus."
• Isa 14:3 : 3 On the day the LORD gives you rest from your pain, your turmoil, and the harsh labor imposed on you,
• Isa 28:12 : 12 To whom He said, 'This is the place of rest—give rest to the weary; this is the place of repose’—but they would not listen.
• Acts 26:17-18 : 17 I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them, 18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.
• Acts 28:28 : 28 Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!
• 2 Thess 1:7-9 : 7 and to give relief to you who are troubled, along with us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his powerful angels. 8 In flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will be punished with eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His might. 10 On that day, when He comes to be glorified among His saints and marveled at by all who have believed—because our testimony to you was believed. 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His calling and by His power fulfill every desire for goodness and every work of faith. 12 So that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Heb 4:1 : 1 Therefore, let us be cautious lest any of you seem to have fallen short of the promise of entering His rest.
• Heb 4:9-9 : 9 Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for the people of God. 10 For the one who has entered His rest has also rested from his own works, just as God did from His. 11 Let us then make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same example of disobedience. 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from His sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give an account. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus, the Son of God—let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are—yet without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
• 1 Pet 1:7-9 : 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold that perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
• 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and uphold you.
• Rev 22:16 : 16 I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to these things for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.
• Matt 12:21 : 21 In His name the nations will put their hope.
• Ps 91:4 : 4 He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His truth will be your shield and armor.
• Ps 116:7 : 7 Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
• Ps 149:5 : 5 Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.
• Isa 2:11 : 11 The haughty eyes of mankind will be brought low, and humanity's pride will be humbled. The Lord alone will be exalted on that day.
• Isa 49:22 : 22 This is what the Sovereign Lord says: 'See, I will lift up my hand to the nations and raise my banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.'
• Isa 59:19 : 19 So they will fear the name of the LORD in the west and His glory in the east, for He will come like a rushing river driven by the breath of the LORD.
• Isa 60:3 : 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
• Isa 60:5 : 5 Then you will see and be radiant, your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the wealth of the sea will be brought to you, and the riches of the nations will come to you.
• Isa 66:10-12 : 10 Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; join in her joy, all you who mourn over her. 11 For you will nurse and be satisfied from her comforting breasts; you will drink deeply and delight in her overflowing glory. 12 For this is what the Lord says: 'I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of the nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her hip, and you will be bounced on her knees.'
• Isa 66:19 : 19 I will set a sign among them, and I will send some of the survivors to the nations: to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud (those who draw the bow), to Tubal and Javan, and to the distant coastlands that have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. And they will proclaim My glory among the nations.
• Jer 6:16 : 16 This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'
• Hag 2:9 : 9 The glory of this latter house will be greater than that of the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will give peace—this is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts.