Isaiah 11:1 kjv
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
Isaiah 11:1 nkjv
There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
Isaiah 11:1 niv
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
Isaiah 11:1 esv
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.
Isaiah 11:1 nlt
Out of the stump of David's family will grow a shoot ?
yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root.
Isaiah 11 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 11 | Jesse's Stump | Isaiah 11:1 |
| Jeremiah 23 | A righteous branch from David | Jeremiah 23:5 |
| Jeremiah 33 | The Branch of David | Jeremiah 33:15 |
| Zechariah 3 | Joshua the high priest as a branch | Zechariah 3:8 |
| Zechariah 6 | The Branch rising and building the temple | Zechariah 6:12-13 |
| Matthew 1 | Genealogy of Jesus, son of David, son of Jesse | Matthew 1:1-16 |
| Luke 1 | Jesus descended from David | Luke 1:32, Luke 3:31 |
| John 1 | Jesus the Word, through whom all things were made | John 1:3, John 1:14 |
| Romans 15 | Christ, a descendant of David, the root of Jesse | Romans 15:12 |
| Revelation 5 | The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has prevailed | Revelation 5:5 |
| Isaiah 53 | Suffering Servant, root from dry ground | Isaiah 53:2 |
| Isaiah 55 | God's unfailing covenant | Isaiah 55:3 |
| Isaiah 61 | The Spirit of the Lord upon the anointed | Isaiah 61:1 |
| Acts 2 | Peter's sermon, quoting Joel and referencing David | Acts 2:30 |
| Acts 13 | Paul's sermon, quoting Ps 16 and referencing David | Acts 13:22, Acts 13:34 |
| Revelation 22 | The root and the offspring of David | Revelation 22:16 |
| 1 Samuel 16 | Jesse presents his sons to Samuel | 1 Samuel 16:6-11 |
| 1 Samuel 17 | David, son of Jesse, defeats Goliath | 1 Samuel 17:58 |
| 2 Samuel 7 | God's covenant with David regarding his dynasty | 2 Samuel 7:12-16 |
| Psalm 89 | The covenant with David, lamenting its apparent failure | Psalm 89:3-4, Psalm 89:35-37 |
| Isaiah 10 | Judgment on Assyria, remnant remains | Isaiah 10:33-34 |
Isaiah 11 verses
Isaiah 11 1 Meaning
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.
Isaiah 11 1 Context
This verse is the opening statement of a prophecy concerning a future King, who will bring peace and justice. The prophecy follows a severe judgment announced against Assyria in chapter 10. Isaiah's prophecy often juxtaposes judgment with hope. In this case, despite the coming destruction, a remnant will remain. Jesse, the father of King David, represents a seemingly cut-off royal lineage, symbolizing a time when Israel's Davidic kingship would be abolished. This "stump" signifies a point of extinction, from which new life and restoration will emerge.
Isaiah 11 1 Word analysis
- וְהָיָה (vehāyâ): "And it shall come to pass" or "And it shall be." This is a common conjunctive particle introducing a future event or statement, linking it to the preceding context.
- צֶמַח (tzémaḥ): "shoot," "sprout," "branch," "growth." Refers to new, vigorous growth emerging from a plant that has been cut down. It signifies revival and the unexpected appearance of life from what seemed dead or extinguished.
- מִשֹּׁרֶשׁ (mishóresh): "from the root." The "shoresh" is the foundation, the source from which something springs. This emphasizes continuity with the past, even from the very foundation.
- יִשָׁי (Yishai): "Jesse." The father of King David, representing the Davidic dynasty. Jesse's stump implies that the royal line, after David, would be severely pruned or seemingly destroyed.
- וְחָתָה (vechāthāh): "and a branch." This is linked to the "tzemach" or "sprout," offering a parallel image of growth. Some scholars suggest a connection to the Hebrew word for "gather," implying a gathering of scattered people, though "branch" is the more widely accepted meaning here.
- מִשָּׁרָשָׁיו (mishārāšāv): "from his roots." The plural form here refers to the deeper, enduring roots of the "stump" of Jesse. This reinforces the idea of a solid, ancestral foundation from which this new growth will spring.
Word Group Analysis:
- "Stump of Jesse": This phrase powerfully conveys the idea of a desolate or ruined state. Jesse's lineage, which produced King David, would eventually be so severely diminished or displaced that it would appear to be cut down to a mere stump, from which no further royal line could logically emerge.
- "Shoot/Branch from his roots": This imagery signifies hope and renewal after apparent destruction. It is life emerging from the deepest, most stable parts of the original source, indicating that the promised line of David, though seemingly extinct, would be resurrected. The roots represent the enduring covenant and heritage.
Isaiah 11 1 Bonus section
The imagery of a "stump" resonates with the concept of remnant theology prominent in Isaiah, where a faithful few survive divine judgment. The "branch" (Netzer) is a messianic title. This verse also forms a foundational element for understanding the nature of the Messiah as both connected to David's lineage and yet bringing about a radical, new work of salvation and peace. The prophetic oracle, like a seed buried deep, springs forth unexpectedly, symbolizing the surprising nature of God's intervention. The plural "roots" suggests not just David, but the deeper ancestral heritage and God's covenantal faithfulness extending through Abraham and Jacob.
Isaiah 11 1 Commentary
This verse heralds the coming of the Messiah, descended from Jesse and King David. Despite a period where the Davidic monarchy would seem utterly broken and insignificant ("stump"), God promises a miraculous new beginning. A righteous leader, like a vibrant shoot or branch, will emerge from this remnant. This figure will be a sign of renewed life, prosperity, and faithful leadership, restoring what was seemingly lost. The prophecy emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant promises, even through severe trials and periods of apparent failure.
Practical Usage:
- Hope in Despair: When situations seem hopeless, like a cut-down tree, remember that God can bring new life from seemingly dead circumstances, just as Jesus emerged from the "stump" of Jesse.
- Covenant Faithfulness: Trust in God's promises even when human efforts or institutions fail. His covenant with David is enduring.