Isaiah 40:10 “Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rul…”

Isaiah 40:10

Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

World English Bible

Behold, the Lord GOD will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him. Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

American Standard Version

Behold, the Lord Jehovah will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him: Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, the Lord God will come with power, and his arme shall rule for him: beholde, his rewarde is with him, and his worke before him,

Darby Translation

Behold, the Lord Jehovah will come with might, and his arm shall rule for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompence before him.

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, the Lord Jehovah with strength cometh, And His arm is ruling for Him, Lo, His hire [is] with Him, and His wage before Him.

Bible in Basic English

See, the Lord God will come as a strong one, ruling in power: see, those made free by him are with him, and those whom he has made safe go before him.

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Cross references

“the Lord God”

John 12:15 Zechariah 2:8–11 John 12:13 Malachi 3:1 Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:7

John 12:15 · BSB

“Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

Zechariah 2:8–11 · BSB

For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—

John 12:13 · BSB

They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Malachi 3:1 · BSB

“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of…

Isaiah 9:6 · BSB

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:7 · BSB

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The…

“with strong hand”

1 John 3:8 Isaiah 53:12 Hebrews 2:14 Isaiah 49:24 Isaiah 49:25

1 John 3:8 · BSB

The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.

Isaiah 53:12 · BSB

Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many a…

Hebrews 2:14 · BSB

Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,

Isaiah 49:24 · BSB

Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered?

Isaiah 49:25 · BSB

Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.

“his arm”

Revelation 17:14 Matthew 28:18 Ephesians 1:20–22 Psalm 110:6 Psalm 66:3 Revelation 20:11

Revelation 17:14 · BSB

They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Matthew 28:18 · BSB

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Ephesians 1:20–22 · BSB

which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,

Psalm 110:6 · BSB

He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide.

Psalm 66:3 · BSB

Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.

Revelation 20:11 · BSB

Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.

“his reward”

Revelation 22:12 Isaiah 62:11

Revelation 22:12 · BSB

“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Isaiah 62:11 · BSB

Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”

“his work”

Isaiah 49:4

Isaiah 49:4 · BSB

But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength in futility and vanity; yet My vindication is with the LORD, and My reward is with My God.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”

11He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

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