Isaiah 49:6

Isaiah 49:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6he says:

“It is too small a thing for you to be my servant

to restore the tribes of Jacob

and bring back those of Israel I have kept.

I will also make you a light for the Gentiles,

that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”

6He says, “It is too 49:6 Lit lightsmall a thing that You should be My Servant

To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the protected ones of Israel;

I will also make You a light 49:6 Or toof the nations

So that My salvation may 49:6 Lit bereach to the end of the earth.”

6He says, “It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant

To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved ones of Israel;

I will also make You a light of the nations

So that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”

6He says, “It is too trivial a thing that You should be My Servant

To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the 49:6 Lit spared.survivors of Israel;

I will also make You a light to the nations

That My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”

6He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant,

to raise up the tribes of Jacob,

and to restore the protected ones of Israel.

I will also make You a light for the nations,

to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”49:6 Cited in Acts 13:47

6Here is what the Lord says to me.

“It is not enough for you as my servant

to bring the tribes of Jacob back to their land.

It is not enough for you to bring back

the people of Israel I have kept alive.

I will also make you a light for the Gentiles.

Then you will make it possible for the whole world to be saved.”