Bible Strands
Isaiah 61:9
Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet speaks for Yahweh to the restored community of Israel, immediately following the declaration of divine recompense and the establishment of an everlasting covenant in Isaiah 61:8.
The words — The Hebrew וְנוֹדַע (ve./no.Da') translates literally as "and it will be known," while זַרְעָם (zar.'A/m) means "their offspring." These terms anchor the verse's claim that Israel's lineage will become publicly recognized.
The thread — This motif of multiplied descendants and public blessing echoes Genesis 22:18, Psalm 115:14, and Isaiah 44:3, where God promises to pour out His Spirit and increase the people's numbers.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that Israel's visibility and prosperity are direct results of divine favor, requiring observers to attribute their condition to Yahweh rather than human merit.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.
- Psalms 115:14 May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.
- Genesis 22:18 And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
- Acts 3:26 When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
- Isaiah 65:23 They will not labor in vain or bear children doomed to disaster; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD—they and their descendants with them.
- Zechariah 8:13 As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”
- Romans 9:3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,
- Romans 11:16 If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.