Isaiah 59:1 “Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too d…”

Isaiah 59:1

Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

World English Bible

Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it can’t save; nor his ear dull, that it can’t hear.

American Standard Version

Behold, Jehovah’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, the Lordes hande is not shortened, that it can not saue: neither is his eare heauie, that it cannot heare.

Darby Translation

Behold, Jehovah's hand is not shortened that it cannot save, neither his ear heavy that it cannot hear;

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, the hand of Jehovah Hath not been shortened from saving, Nor heavy his ear from hearing.

Bible in Basic English

Truly, the Lord's hand has not become short, so that he is unable to give salvation; and his ear is not shut from hearing:

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Cross references

“the Lord's”

Jeremiah 32:17 Isaiah 50:2 Numbers 11:23 Genesis 18:14

Jeremiah 32:17 · BSB

“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

Isaiah 50:2 · BSB

Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert;…

Numbers 11:23 · BSB

The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”

Genesis 18:14 · BSB

Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

“that it cannot save”

Hebrews 7:25 Isaiah 63:1

Hebrews 7:25 · BSB

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Isaiah 63:1 · BSB

Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”

“his ear”

Matthew 13:15 Isaiah 6:10

Matthew 13:15 · BSB

For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I…

Isaiah 6:10 · BSB

Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed. ”

Also

Isaiah 65:24 Isaiah 58:9

Isaiah 65:24 · BSB

Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Isaiah 58:9 · BSB

Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,

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

In context

2But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.

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