Isaiah 65:1

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.

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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.

  • 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • 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 But Isaiah is very bold and says: "I was found by those who did not seek Me; I was made manifest to those who did not ask for Me."
  • Eph 2:12-13 : 12 That at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near by the blood of Christ.
  • Rom 9:24-26 : 24 Even us whom He has called, not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles? 25 As He says also in Hosea, I will call them My people, who were not My people; and her beloved, who was not beloved. 26 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said to them, You are not My people, there they shall be called the children of the living God.
  • Hos 1:10 : 10 Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass that in the place where it was said to them, You are not My people, there it shall be said to them, You are the sons of the living God.
  • Isa 2:2-3 : 2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established on the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and He will teach us His ways, and we will walk in His paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
  • Isa 63:19 : 19 We are yours: you never ruled over them; they were not called by your name.
  • Ps 22:27 : 27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations shall worship before You.
  • Rom 9:30 : 30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith.
  • 1 Pet 2:10 : 10 Who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
  • Isa 11:10 : 10 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.
  • Isa 40:9 : 9 O Zion, you who bring good news, go up onto the high mountain; O Jerusalem, you who bring good news, lift up your voice with strength; lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
  • Isa 41:27 : 27 The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that brings good tidings.
  • Isa 43:1 : 1 But now, this is what the LORD who created you says, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
  • Isa 45:22 : 22 Look to Me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is no other.
  • Isa 55:5 : 5 Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and the Holy One of Israel; for He has glorified you.
  • Zech 2:11 : 11 And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and they shall be My people: and I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.
  • Zech 8:22-23 : 22 Yes, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD. 23 Thus says the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the garment of him that is a Jew, saying, We will 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, Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    19But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says: "I will provoke you to jealousy by those who are not a nation, I will anger you by a foolish nation."

    20But Isaiah is very bold and says: "I was found by those who did not seek Me; I was made manifest to those who did not ask for Me."

    21But to Israel he says: "All day long I have stretched out My hands to a disobedient and contrary people."

  • Isa 65:2
    76%

    2I have stretched out my hands all day long to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, following their own thoughts;

  • Isa 55:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and the Holy One of Israel; for He has glorified you.

    6Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.

  • Prov 1:28
    72%

    28Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but they will not find me;

  • Jer 29:12-14
    3 verses
    71%

    12Then you will call upon me, and you will go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

    13And you will seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart.

    14And I will be found by you, says the LORD, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the LORD; and I will bring you back to the place from which I caused you to be carried away captive.

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    71%

    19I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I did not say to the seed of Jacob, Seek Me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

  • Isa 45:4-5
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    4For Jacob My servant's sake, and Israel My chosen, I have even called you by your name: I have given you a title of honor, though you have not known Me.

    5I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God besides Me: I will strengthen you, though you have not known Me.

  • Acts 15:17
    70%

    17That the rest of mankind might seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, says the Lord, who does all these things.

  • Prov 1:24
    70%

    24Because I have called and you refused, I have stretched out my hand, yet no one paid attention;

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    70%

    2Yet they seek me daily and delight to know my ways, as a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice and take delight in approaching God.

  • 2 Chr 15:4
    70%

    4But when they in their trouble turned to the LORD God of Israel, and sought Him, He was found by them.

  • Hos 2:23
    70%

    23And I will plant her for me in the earth; and I will have mercy on her who had not obtained mercy; and I will say to those who were not my people, You are my people; and they shall say, You are my God.

  • Isa 65:12
    69%

    12Therefore I will number you for the sword, and you shall all bow down to the slaughter; because when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not hear, but did evil before my eyes, and chose that in which I do not delight.

  • Rom 9:25-26
    2 verses
    69%

    25As He says also in Hosea, I will call them My people, who were not My people; and her beloved, who was not beloved.

    26And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said to them, You are not My people, there they shall be called the children of the living God.

  • Amos 5:4
    69%

    4For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel, Seek me, and you shall live:

  • Zeph 1:6
    69%

    6And those that have turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor inquired for Him.

  • Prov 8:17
    68%

    17I love those who love me; and those who seek me early shall find me.

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    68%

    11But my people would not listen to my voice; and Israel did not want me.

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    68%

    22Look to Me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is no other.

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    68%

    12And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east; they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it.

  • Jer 7:13
    68%

    13And now, because you have done all these works, says the LORD, and I spoke to you, rising up early and speaking, but you did not listen; and I called you, but you did not answer;

  • Hos 5:6
    68%

    6They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find him; he has withdrawn himself from them.

  • Acts 17:27
    67%

    27So that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might feel for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;

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    67%

    7And there is none who calls upon your name, who stirs up himself to take hold of you: for you have hidden your face from us, and have consumed us, because of our iniquities.

  • Isa 52:6
    67%

    6Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he who speaks: behold, it is I.

  • Isa 48:12
    67%

    12Listen to me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.

  • Rom 15:21
    67%

    21But as it is written, Those who have not been told of him shall see, and those who have not heard shall understand.

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    67%

    12And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and you shall be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.

  • Isa 44:7
    67%

    7And who, like Me, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? And the things that are coming, and shall come, let them show to them.

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    67%

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    67%

    15So I came out to meet you, diligently to seek your face, and I have found you.

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    67%

    24It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

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    67%

    31O generation, behold the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness to Israel? a land of darkness? why do my people say, We are lords; we will come no more to you?

  • Isa 41:9
    67%

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    67%

    11For thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search for my sheep, and seek them out.

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    67%

    22But you have not called upon Me, O Jacob; but you have been weary of Me, O Israel.

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    67%

    5Thus says the LORD, What wrong have your fathers found in me, that they have gone far from me, and have followed idols, and have become idolaters?

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    67%

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    66%

    19We are yours: you never ruled over them; they were not called by your name.