Isaiah 65:1
I offered myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. I said, 'Here I am! Here I am!' to a nation that did not call on my name.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name.
KJV1611 – Modern English
I am sought by those who did not ask for me; I am found by those who did not seek me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am,' to a nation that was not called by my name.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
I am inquired{H1875} of by them that asked{H7592} not{H3808} [for me]; I am found{H4672} of them that sought{H1245} me not:{H3808} I said,{H559} Behold me, behold me, unto a nation{H1471} that was not called{H7121} by my name.{H8034}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
I am sought{H1875}{(H8738)} of them that asked{H7592}{(H8804)} not{H3808} for me; I am found{H4672}{(H8738)} of them that sought{H1245}{(H8765)} me not{H3808}: I said{H559}{(H8804)}, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation{H1471} that was not called{H7121}{(H8795)} by my name{H8034}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
They shal seke me, that hitherto haue not axed for me: they shal fynde me, that hither to haue not sought me. Then shal I saye immediatly, to the people that neuer called vpon my name: I am here, I am here.
Geneva Bible (1560)
I haue bene sought of them that asked not: I was found of them that sought me not: I sayd, Beholde me, beholde me, vnto a nation that called not vpon my Name.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
They seeke me, that hitherto haue not asked for me, they finde me, that hitherto haue not sought me: I haue saide, I am here, I am here, I am founde of a people that neuer called vpon my name.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ I am sought of [them that] asked not [for me]; I am found of [them that] sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation [that] was not called by my name.
Webster's Bible (1833)
I am inquired of by those who didn't ask; I am found by those who didn't seek me: I said, See me, see me, to a nation that was not called by my name.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
I have been inquired of by those who asked not, I have been found by those who sought Me not, I have said, `Behold Me, behold Me,' Unto a nation not calling in My name.
American Standard Version (1901)
I am inquired of by them that asked not `for me'; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name.
American Standard Version (1901)
I am inquired of by them that asked not [for me] ; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
I have been ready to give an answer to those who did not make prayer to me; I have been offering myself to those who were not searching for me; I said, Here am I, here am I, to a nation which gave no respect to my name.
World English Bible (2000)
"I am inquired of by those who didn't ask; I am found by those who didn't seek me: I said, See me, see me, to a nation that was not called by my name.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
The Lord Will Distinguish Between Sinners and the Godly“I made myself available to those who did not ask for me; I appeared to those who did not look for me. I said,‘Here I am! Here I am!’ to a nation that did not invoke my name.
Referenced Verses
- Rom 10:20 : 20 And Isaiah is very bold and says: 'I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.'
- Eph 2:12-13 : 12 were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus, you who were once far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
- Rom 9:24-26 : 24 even us, whom he has also called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles? 25 As he says in Hosea: 'I will call those who were not my people, ‘My people,’ and her who was not beloved, ‘Beloved.’' 26 And in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’
- Isa 2:2-3 : 2 In the last days, the mountain of the Lord's house will be firmly established at the top of the mountains, lifted above the hills, and all nations will flow to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.' For instruction will go out from Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
- Isa 63:19 : 19 We are yours from of old, but you have not ruled over them; they have not been called by your name. Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!
- Zech 2:11 : 11 Ho! Zion, escape, you who dwell with the Daughter of Babylon.
- Zech 8:22-23 : 22 And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to entreat the favor of the LORD. 23 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: In those days, ten men from every language and nation will take hold of the robe of a Jewish man and say, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’
- John 1:29 : 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'
- Isa 11:10 : 10 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.
- Isa 40:9 : 9 You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, 'Here is your God!'
- Isa 41:27 : 27 I was the first to say to Zion, 'Look, here they are!' And I give to Jerusalem a messenger of good news.
- Isa 43:1 : 1 But now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.'
- Isa 45:22 : 22 Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.
- Isa 55:5 : 5 Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and a nation that does not know you will run to you because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.
- Rom 9:30 : 30 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, that is, a righteousness that is by faith;
- 1 Pet 2:10 : 10 Once, you were not a people, but now you are God's people. Once, you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
- Ps 22:27 : 27 The humble will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise him. May your hearts live forever!
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Rom 10:19-213 verses85%
19 But I ask, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: 'I will make you jealous of those who are not a nation; with a foolish nation, I will make you angry.'
20 And Isaiah is very bold and says: 'I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.'
21 But concerning Israel He says: 'All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.'
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2 All day long I have stretched out my hands to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, following their own thoughts.
- Isa 55:5-62 verses74%
5 Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and a nation that does not know you will run to you because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.
6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.
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28 Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me earnestly, but they will not find me.
- Jer 29:12-143 verses71%
12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
13 You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart.
14 I will be found by you—this is the LORD's declaration—and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you—this is the LORD's declaration. I will bring you back to the place from which I exiled you.
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19 I have not spoken in secret, in a land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain.' I, the LORD, speak the truth and declare what is right.
- Isa 45:4-52 verses71%
4 For the sake of my servant Jacob and Israel, my chosen one, I have called you by name and given you a title of honor, though you do not know me.
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.
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17 so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord, including all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord, who does these things'
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24 Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand, but no one paid attention,
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2 Day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways, as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the justice of their God. They ask me for righteous judgments and delight in drawing near to God.
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4 But in their trouble, they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, sought Him, and He was found by them.
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23 On that day, I will answer, declares the LORD. I will answer the heavens, and they will answer the earth.
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12 I will destine you for the sword, and all of you will bow down to the slaughter, because when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and chose what I did not delight in.
- Rom 9:25-262 verses69%
25 As he says in Hosea: 'I will call those who were not my people, ‘My people,’ and her who was not beloved, ‘Beloved.’'
26 And in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’
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4 For this is what the Lord says to the house of Israel: Seek me and live.
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6 And I will remove those who turn back from following the Lord, who do not seek the Lord or inquire of Him.
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17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me.
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11 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.
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22 Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.
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12 They will wander from sea to sea and from north to east; they will roam about seeking the word of the Lord, but they will not find it.
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13 Now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and though I spoke to you persistently, you did not listen, and though I called you, you did not answer,
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6 With their flocks and herds they will go to seek the Lord, but they will not find him; he has withdrawn from them.
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27 He did this so that they would seek the Lord, if perhaps they might feel their way toward him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.
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7 But now, LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hands.
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6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore on that day they will know that it is I who foretold this—here I am.
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12 Listen to Me, Jacob, and Israel, My called one: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last.
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21 Rather, as it is written: 'Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.'
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12 And they will be called 'The Holy People,' 'The Redeemed of the LORD;' and you will be called 'Sought After,' 'A City Not Forsaken.'
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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.
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4 So I also will choose harsh punishments for them and bring on them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered; when I spoke, they did not listen. Instead, they did what was evil in My eyes and chose what I did not delight in.
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15 'So I came out to meet you, to diligently seek your face, and I have found you.'
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24 Before they call, I will answer; while they are still speaking, I will hear.
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31 You people of this generation, consider the word of the LORD: ‘Have I been a wilderness to Israel or a land of deep darkness? Why do my people say, “We are free to roam; we will come to you no more”?’
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9 I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.'
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11 For this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and look after them.
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22 Yet you have not called on Me, Jacob; you have grown weary of Me, Israel.
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5 This is what the LORD says: ‘What fault did your ancestors find in me that they strayed so far from me? They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves.
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17 Therefore, this is what the LORD, the God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: 'Behold, I am bringing upon Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the disaster I have spoken against them because I spoke to them, but they did not listen; I called to them, but they did not answer.'
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9 Then the LORD said, "Call him Lo-Ammi (Not My People), for you are not my people, and I am not your God."
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8 The Sovereign LORD declares, 'The One who gathers the dispersed of Israel: I will gather others to them besides those already gathered.'
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8 The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD?’ Those who handle the law did not know me; the shepherds rebelled against me; the prophets prophesied by Baal and followed worthless things.
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2 Why, when I came, was there no one? Why, when I called, was there no one to answer? Is my hand too short to redeem? Do I have no power to save? Look, at my rebuke I dry up the sea; I turn rivers into a desert, so their fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst.
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19 We are yours from of old, but you have not ruled over them; they have not been called by your name. Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!