Isaiah 41:11 kjv
Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
Isaiah 41:11 nkjv
"Behold, all those who were incensed against you Shall be ashamed and disgraced; They shall be as nothing, And those who strive with you shall perish.
Isaiah 41:11 niv
"All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.
Isaiah 41:11 esv
Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish.
Isaiah 41:11 nlt
"See, all your angry enemies lie there,
confused and humiliated.
Anyone who opposes you will die
and come to nothing.
Isaiah 41 11 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 41:11 | those who contend with you will be as nothing | Isa 45:24 |
| Isaiah 54:17 | No weapon formed against you will prosper | Jer 1:19; Matt 10:19; Luke 21:15 |
| Psalm 129:5 | May all who hate Zion be put to shame and driven backward! | Ps 35:26; Ps 71:13 |
| Psalm 132:18 | I will clothe his enemies with shame, but upon himself his crown will sparkle. | Ps 109:29 |
| Proverbs 3:25 | Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes. | Ps 37:20 |
| Isaiah 8:9-10 | Band yourselves, and you will be broken; put yourselves to yourselves, and you will be broken. Command, and it will come to nothing, for God is with us. | 1 Sam 17:45-47; Ps 2:1-4 |
| Romans 8:31 | If God is for us, who can be against us? | Ps 27:1-3; Ps 118:6 |
| 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 | God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise | 1 Cor 3:19; 1 Cor 10:4 |
| Galatians 6:12 | Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They do not want to suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. | Gal 1:6; Gal 5:11 |
| Philippians 1:28 | and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation. | Phil 3:18; 2 Thess 1:5 |
| Revelation 17:14 | They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his faithful military force that has been called and chosen and is faithful.” | Rev 19:16; Ps 110:1, 2 |
| Zechariah 12:3 | On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against Jerusalem, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to lift it will injure themselves. | Zech 14:2-3; Joel 3:2 |
| Psalm 2:1-4 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed one. | Ps 33:10; Isa 30:1; Isa 31:3 |
| Isaiah 25:1 | O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for you have done amazing things—things planned long ago. | Isa 12:4; Ps 76:10 |
| Isaiah 40:26 | Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these things? He who brings out the starry hosts one by one and calls them each by name—in the greatness of his might and the strength of his power—not one of them is missing. | Gen 1:1; Job 38:31 |
| Isaiah 43:13 | Indeed, before this day ever dawned, I am He. And there is no one who can deliver from My hand; When I act, who can reverse it? | Ps 33:11; Prov 21:30 |
| Isaiah 41:14 | Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. | Isa 41:4; Isa 60:14; Isa 63:16 |
| Psalm 35:4 | May those who seek my life be put to shame and confusion; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in disgrace. | Ps 40:14; Ps 71:13 |
| Nahum 3:13 | your armies are like a field of ripe figs, but they are plucked by the enemy. When disaster strikes, your strength melts away. | Nah 2:12; Hab 3:7 |
| Micah 7:10 | Then my enemy will see this, and shame will cover her who taunts me, saying to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will look with satisfaction on her downfall, and she will be trodden down like the dirt in the streets. | Ps 42:3; Ps 79:10 |
Isaiah 41 verses
Isaiah 41 11 Meaning
All who rage against you will surely come to shame and disgrace; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.
Isaiah 41 11 Context
This verse is part of a larger prophecy in Isaiah 41, which addresses Israel, referred to as Jacob. The prophet speaks on behalf of the LORD, assuring Israel of His help and presence, especially in light of the surrounding nations and their idols that are powerless. Chapter 41 describes the summoning of nations, particularly identifying Cyrus as God’s chosen instrument. This sets the stage for the declaration of God’s ultimate sovereignty and power over all earthly forces that might oppose His people. The specific context for verse 11 is the LORD's direct address to those who are in opposition to His plans for Israel. The historical background involves the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East, where various empires threatened Israel. The polemic is against the futility of idols and the powers they represent, contrasted with the singular power of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Isaiah 41 11 Word analysis
- הוּא (hu): He (referring to the LORD, the subject of the sentence).
- מְקַלְּלֶיךָ (mᵉqallᵉleyḵā): those who curse you; those who pronounce curses against you. This implies actively wishing or calling down malediction.
- יִהְי֑וּ (yiheyū): they shall be. Future tense verb indicating a definitive outcome.
- כְּאַיִן (kə'ayin): as nothing; like nothing. Emphasizes utter annihilation or insignificance.
- וּשֹׂנְאֶיךָ (ūśōnə'eyḵā): and those who hate you. Expresses strong opposition and animosity.
- יִהְיוּ (yiheyū): they shall be.
- כִּבְלוֹשׁ (kibôlôš): like the stubble; like something utterly consumed and vanished. This metaphor conveys total destruction and absence.
Words Group Analysis:
- "those who curse you... and those who hate you": This pairing signifies active opposition and internal animosity, encompassing both spoken maledictions and underlying hatred.
- "will surely come to shame and disgrace... will be as nothing and perish": The parallel phrases emphasize the complete and absolute defeat and dissolution of Israel's enemies. The LORD promises not merely a temporary setback but an irreversible destruction for all who contend with His will regarding His people.
- "as nothing" and "as the stubble": These two comparisons underscore the totality of the defeat, moving from insignificance to utter obliteration, akin to straw consumed by fire.
Isaiah 41 11 Bonus Section
This declaration stands in stark contrast to the impotence of the idols and nations described earlier in the chapter. The impotence of foreign gods (Isa 41:24) is mirrored by the guaranteed impotence of Israel's enemies when they stand against the God of Israel. The future tense, "will be," conveys divine certainty. This is not a conditional promise but an unalterable decree from the Almighty. It also echoes throughout scripture as God assures His people of His protection against all enemies, both internal and external, spiritual and physical. The concept of God being "for us" (Rom 8:31) makes any opposition futile. This truth was demonstrated in the Old Testament through deliverance from Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon, and is seen in the New Testament through Christ's victory over sin and death, which ultimately triumphs over all opposition to His church.
Isaiah 41 11 Commentary
The verse is a powerful assurance from the LORD to His people, Israel, highlighting His supreme power over any opposition. Those who actively seek to harm, curse, or oppose Israel because of their divine purpose will ultimately face complete and utter destruction. The Hebrew words emphasize not just defeat but a state of non-existence, becoming as if they never were. This is a testament to God’s faithfulness in protecting and vindicating His chosen people, ensuring that His divine plan will not be thwarted by human or even spiritual adversaries. The imagery of shame and perishing as stubble speaks to the finality and totality of this divine judgment against opposition.