Isaiah 11:10

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.

📖 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 And there shall come forth a rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow from his roots:
• John 12:32 : 32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.
• Rom 15:9-9 : 9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name. 10 And again he says, Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people. 11 And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; and laud him, all you people. 12 And again, Isaiah says, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
• Luke 2:32 : 32 a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
• Acts 11:18 : 18 When they heard these things, they held their peace and glorified God, saying, Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance unto life.
• Isa 32:17-18 : 17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. 18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;
• Gen 49:10 : 10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; and to him shall the gathering of the people be.
• Ps 91:1 : 1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
• Matt 2:1-2 : 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men came from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him.
• Matt 8:11 : 11 And I say to you, that many will come from the east and west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
• Matt 11:28-30 : 28 Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
• John 3:14-15 : 14 As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
• John 12:20-21 : 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
• Isa 14:3 : 3 And it will come to pass in the day that the LORD gives you rest from your sorrow, and from your fear, and from the hard bondage in which you were made to serve,
• Isa 28:12 : 12 To whom he said, This is the rest with which you may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
• Acts 26:17-18 : 17 Delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you, 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith that is in me.
• Acts 28:28 : 28 Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it.
• 2 Thess 1:7-9 : 7 And to you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; 10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all who believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. 11 Therefore, we also pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: 12 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 Let us therefore fear, lest, while a promise of entering into his rest remains, any of you should seem to have come short of it.
• Heb 4:9-9 : 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered into his rest has also ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us therefore labor to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight; but all things are naked and open unto the eyes of him to whom we must give account. 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
• 1 Pet 1:7-9 : 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen you love; in whom, though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 Receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
• 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
• Rev 22:16 : 16 I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
• Matt 12:21 : 21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
• Ps 91:4 : 4 He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall trust: His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
• Ps 116:7 : 7 Return to your rest, O my soul; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
• Ps 149:5 : 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds.
• Isa 2:11 : 11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
• Isa 49:22 : 22 Thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up my hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring your sons in their arms, and your daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.
• Isa 59:19 : 19 So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.
• Isa 60:3 : 3 And the Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
• Isa 60:5 : 5 Then you shall see and become radiant, and your heart shall fear and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall turn to you, the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.
• Isa 66:10-12 : 10 Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you that love her: rejoice with joy with her, all you that mourn for her: 11 That you may nurse and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that you may drink deeply, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. 12 For thus says the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall you nurse, you shall be carried on her sides, and be dandled on her knees.
• Isa 66:19 : 19 And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them to the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the distant isles, that have not heard my fame, nor seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.
• Jer 6:16 : 16 Thus says the LORD, Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk therein, and you shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk in it.
• Hag 2:9 : 9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts: and in this place I will give peace, says the LORD of hosts.