Revised Literal Translation

Isaiah 49:6-8

6And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.1 2

7Thus saith Yhwh, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of Yhwh that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.3

8Thus saith Yhwh, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;4

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Notes

1. Isaiah 49:6 It is…: or, Art thou lighter than that thou shouldest, etc. ↩
2. Isaiah 49:6 preserved: or, desolations. ↩
3. Isaiah 49:7 whom man…: or, that is despised in soul. ↩
4. Isaiah 49:8 establish: or, raise up. ↩

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