Isaiah 52:11 meaning, Cross Ref, ai commentary KJV NIV ESV NLT

Isaiah 52:11 kjv

Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.

Isaiah 52:11 nkjv

Depart! Depart! Go out from there, Touch no unclean thing; Go out from the midst of her, Be clean, You who bear the vessels of the LORD.

Isaiah 52:11 niv

Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing! Come out from it and be pure, you who carry the articles of the LORD's house.

Isaiah 52:11 esv

Depart, depart, go out from there; touch no unclean thing; go out from the midst of her; purify yourselves, you who bear the vessels of the LORD.

Isaiah 52:11 nlt

Get out! Get out and leave your captivity,
where everything you touch is unclean.
Get out of there and purify yourselves,
you who carry home the sacred objects of the LORD.

Isaiah 52 11 Cross References

Verse	Text	Reference
Isaiah 52:11	Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence,...	Isaiah 48:20; Jer 51:6; Rev 18:4
1 Corinthians 6:17	but he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.	1 Cor 1:10; 1 John 4:4; John 17:21
2 Corinthians 6:17	Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate,...	Rom 12:1; 1 Pet 1:15-16
Leviticus 27:21	But the field, when it is freed in the jubile, shall be holy...	Lev 27:28; Num 18:14
Numbers 18:15	Every firstling of a beast, that is offered unto the LORD,...	Ex 13:2, 12; Lev 27:26
Ezekiel 44:19	And when they go forth into the outward court, even into the outward court, unto the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they ministered, and lay them in the holy chambers,...	Ezek 42:14; Ex 28:43
2 Timothy 2:21	If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.	2 Tim 2:20; Rom 6:22; 1 Thess 4:7
John 17:19	And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.	John 17:17; Eph 5:26
Revelation 18:4	And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.	Jer 51:45; 2 Cor 6:17
Acts 20:20	And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house,	Acts 18:25; 1 Cor 1:2; Gal 1:6
Hebrews 12:14	Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:	Heb 12:10; 1 Pet 1:15-16
1 Peter 1:16	Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.	Lev 11:44-45; Lev 19:2
Joshua 6:23	And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and left none of them within the tents of Israel: but they dwelt without the camp of Israel.	Heb 11:31
Isaiah 52:7	How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!	Nah 1:15; Rom 10:15
Isaiah 52:12	For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the LORD will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward.	Ex 14:13; Deut 31:8; Josh 1:9
Isaiah 51:22	Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs of the cup of thy fury; thou shalt no more drink it again.	Psa 11:6; Jer 25:15
Malachi 3:2	But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:	Mal 3:1; Zech 13:9; Rev 3:18
Ephesians 5:11	And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.	Eph 5:6-7; 1 Thess 5:22
Acts 10:15	And the voice spake unto it again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.	Mark 7:19; Rom 14:14; Tit 1:15
Jeremiah 51:45	And my people go ye out of the midst of her, and lay ye every man his life for the cause of the LORD.	Jer 50:8; Rev 18:4
Philippians 3:13	Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,	Phil 3:12; Gal 1:16; Rom 12:1

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Isaiah 52 11 Meaning

This verse calls the people of God to depart from uncleanness and to carry the vessels of the Lord. It signifies a call to holiness, separation from sin, and readiness to serve God, particularly in anticipation of His glory and presence returning.

Isaiah 52 11 Context

This verse is found within the latter half of the book of Isaiah, which transitions from pronouncements of judgment to messages of hope and restoration. Chapter 52, in particular, begins with a call to Zion to awake and arise in her beauty, signifying a coming deliverance. The context is the impending return of the exiles from Babylon. It speaks of God's power and glory being revealed as His people are redeemed and brought back. This message serves as an encouragement to look forward to a time of purification and renewed service. The passage as a whole points towards a future redemption and the manifestation of God's presence.

Isaiah 52 11 Word Analysis

Depart ye, depart ye: (Hebrew: qatu qatu, a repetition emphasizing urgency and totality) This conveys a strong imperative to withdraw completely. It's not a casual leaving, but a decisive separation.
Go ye out from thence: (Hebrew: tze'u mimenu) This reiterates the command to exit from the place of exile or contamination.
Be ye clean: (Hebrew: hit'qadashu, reflexive, meaning "sanctify yourselves" or "make yourselves holy") This is a command for active self-purification and consecration to God.
That bear ye the vessels of the LORD: (Hebrew: nas'ay vesurei Yehovah) This phrase is crucial. "Vessels" (vesurei) here likely refers to the sacred articles of the Temple that had been defiled or carried away during the Babylonian exile (e.g., the gold and silver vessels from 2 Kings 25:14-15). It also carries the symbolic meaning of God's people themselves as vessels consecrated for His use. The people who were returning were to carry these sacred items and, by extension, themselves as purified vessels, into a restored service.
Group of Words Analysis: The repeated "depart ye" emphasizes the necessity of separation from corrupting influences before engaging in sacred duties. The call to be "clean" and to "bear the vessels" links ritual purity with functional service, underscoring that holiness is a prerequisite for bearing God's presence and fulfilling His purposes.

Isaiah 52 11 Bonus Section

The concept of "bearing the vessels of the LORD" has been interpreted both literally and spiritually. Literally, it refers to the rebuilding of the Temple and the restoration of its service by returning exiles who would carry back the consecrated objects. Spiritually, in Christian theology, this is deeply connected to believers becoming "living sacrifices, holy, acceptable unto God" (Rom 12:1), and therefore vessels for the Holy Spirit's work and for spreading the gospel. The preparedness and sanctity required for carrying the physical vessels in ancient Israel are mirrored in the call for believers today to live holy lives that God may use them mightily. This verse echoes the principle seen throughout the Old Testament, where priests had to undergo purification rites before ministering in the Tabernacle or Temple.

Isaiah 52 11 Commentary

This verse is a powerful call to holiness for those returning from exile and, by extension, for all believers. It highlights that exiting from the defilements of the world is essential before handling or carrying that which belongs to God. This "bearing of vessels" is not merely physical repatriation of Temple items but also symbolizes the redeemed people being carried by God and also carrying God's presence in their lives, becoming fit instruments for His work. True sanctification enables believers to be vessels of honor, fit for their Master's use, prepared for every good work and for His coming glory. The separation commanded is from all forms of uncleanness, whether moral, ceremonial, or spiritual, so that God's people can bear witness to His holiness.