In His name the nations will put their hope.”
Parallel translations
- WEB In his name, the nations will hope.”
- KJV And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
- NKJV And in His name Gentiles will trust.”
- NASB “And in His name the Gentiles will hope.”
- NLT And his name will be the hope of all the world.”
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Quick answer
The nations will place their hope in the Servant's name.
Overview
Isaiah's prophecy reaches its climax with the Gentiles hoping in the Messiah. This anticipates the worldwide scope of the gospel, where salvation is offered to all peoples. In Christ's name alone is found the hope that the nations have longed for.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Isa 11:10On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.
- Rom 15:12–13And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”
- Isa 42:4He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”
- Col 1:27To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
- Eph 1:12–13in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.
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