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Isaiah 11:10
On 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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet addresses a future audience during a period when the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord.
The words — שֹׁרֶשׁ יִשַׁי (shoresh yishai) translates to "root of Jesse," while לְנֵס (le-nēs) means "for a standard," denoting a visible rallying point rather than a guiding pillar.
The thread — The text links to Isaiah 11:1’s shoot from Jesse’s stump, Romans 15:9’s Gentile praise, and Luke 2:32’s declaration of a light to the Gentiles.
Why it lands — The passage states that the nations will actively seek the Root of Jesse and that his dwelling will be glorious, requiring readers to direct their pursuit toward his revealed authority.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
Cross-references
- Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”
- Luke 2:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
- Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
- Matthew 2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
- Matthew 12:21 In His name the nations will put their hope.”
- John 12:32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”
- Matthew 8:11 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
- Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.
- Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
- Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.