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Isaiah 30:21

Isaiah 30:21 in Multiple Translations

And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it; when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

And at your back, when you are turning to the right hand or to the left, a voice will be sounding in your ears, saying, This is the way in which you are to go.

When you walk to the right or to the left, you will hear this command coming from behind you: “This is the way to follow.”

And thine eares shall heare a worde behind thee, saying, This is the way, walke ye in it, when thou turnest to the right hand, and when thou turnest to the left.

And thine ear heareth a word behind thee, Saying, 'This [is] the way, go ye in it,' When ye turn to the right, And when ye turn to the left.

and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”

And thy ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

And thy ears shall hear the word of one admonishing thee behind thy back: This is the way, walk ye in it: and go not aside neither to the right hand, nor to the left.

And you will hear him speak to you to guide you. Right behind you he will say, “This is the road on which you should walk; walk on this road!”

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Isaiah 30:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אָזְנֶ֨י/ךָ֙ תִּשְׁמַ֣עְנָה דָבָ֔ר מֵֽ/אַחֲרֶ֖י/ךָ לֵ/אמֹ֑ר זֶ֤ה הַ/דֶּ֨רֶךְ֙ לְכ֣וּ ב֔/וֹ כִּ֥י תַאֲמִ֖ינוּ וְ/כִ֥י תַשְׂמְאִֽילוּ
וְ/אָזְנֶ֨י/ךָ֙ ʼôzen H241 ear Conj | N-fd | Suff
תִּשְׁמַ֣עְנָה shâmaʻ H8085 to hear V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
דָבָ֔ר dâbâr H1697 Chronicles N-ms
מֵֽ/אַחֲרֶ֖י/ךָ ʼachar H310 after Prep | Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹ֑ר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
זֶ֤ה zeh H2088 this Pron
הַ/דֶּ֨רֶךְ֙ derek H1870 way Art | N-cs
לְכ֣וּ yâlak H3212 to walk V-Qal-Impv-2mp
ב֔/וֹ Prep | Suff
כִּ֥י kîy H3588 for Conj
תַאֲמִ֖ינוּ ʼâman H541 to turn right V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
וְ/כִ֥י kîy H3588 for Conj | Conj
תַשְׂמְאִֽילוּ sâmaʼl H8041 to go left V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 30:21

וְ/אָזְנֶ֨י/ךָ֙ ʼôzen H241 "ear" Conj | N-fd | Suff
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
תִּשְׁמַ֣עְנָה shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
דָבָ֔ר dâbâr H1697 "Chronicles" N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
מֵֽ/אַחֲרֶ֖י/ךָ ʼachar H310 "after" Prep | Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
לֵ/אמֹ֑ר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
זֶ֤ה zeh H2088 "this" Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
הַ/דֶּ֨רֶךְ֙ derek H1870 "way" Art | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
לְכ֣וּ yâlak H3212 "to walk" V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
ב֔/וֹ "" Prep | Suff
כִּ֥י kîy H3588 "for" Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
תַאֲמִ֖ינוּ ʼâman H541 "to turn right" V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
This verb means to turn to the right or choose the right path. It is used in Genesis 13:9, where Abraham and Lot decide to go their separate ways. The word can also mean to use the right hand or go in a right direction.
Definition: (Hiphil) to take the right hand, to turn right, choose to the right, go to the right, use the right hand Another spelling of ya.man (יָמַן "to go right" H3231)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: turn to the right. See H539 (אָמַן). See also: Isaiah 30:21.
וְ/כִ֥י kîy H3588 "for" Conj | Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
תַשְׂמְאִֽילוּ sâmaʼl H8041 "to go left" V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
This verb means to go or turn to the left, using the left hand or direction. It appears in various forms, including 'go to the left' and 'turn aside to the left'.
Definition: 1) to take the left, go to the left 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to go to the left 1a2) to turn (aside) to the left (fig) 1a3) to use the left hand
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: (go, turn) (on the, to the) left. See also: Genesis 13:9; 1 Chronicles 12:2; Isaiah 30:21.

Study Notes — Isaiah 30:21

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1 Psalms 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
2 Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
3 Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
4 Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.
5 Deuteronomy 5:32 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left.
6 Isaiah 35:8–9 And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it— only those who walk in the Way— and fools will not stray onto it. No lion will be there, and no vicious beast will go up on it. Such will not be found there, but the redeemed will walk upon it.
7 Psalms 143:8–10 Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
8 Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’
9 Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.
10 Joshua 1:7 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.

Isaiah 30:21 Summary

[This verse is a beautiful promise that God will guide us and direct us as we navigate life's journey. He will whisper in our ear and say, 'This is the way, walk in it,' helping us to make decisions that align with His will. As we seek to follow God, we can trust that He will provide the wisdom and guidance we need, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where He promises to give us a future and a hope. By listening to His gentle voice, we can walk in confidence and trust, knowing that He is always with us.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to hear a command behind us in Isaiah 30:21?

This refers to the gentle, guiding voice of the Holy Spirit, who helps us navigate life's decisions, as seen in John 16:13, where Jesus promises the Spirit will guide us into all truth.

Is this verse promising that we will always know the right direction to take?

While God does promise to guide us, this verse is not a guarantee that we will always have perfect clarity on every decision, but rather that He will be with us and guide us as we seek Him, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our heart.

How does this verse relate to the idea of following God's will?

This verse emphasizes the importance of listening to God's gentle guidance and following His leading, which is a key part of discerning and following His will for our lives, as seen in Romans 12:2, where we are encouraged to be transformed by the renewing of our minds to discern God's will.

Can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?

Yes, this verse encourages us to be attentive to God's guidance in all aspects of our lives, whether big decisions or small, and to trust that He will provide the wisdom and direction we need, as seen in James 1:5, where we are encouraged to ask God for wisdom if we lack it.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I am seeking guidance, and how can I be more attentive to God's gentle voice?
  2. How have I experienced God's guidance in the past, and what can I learn from those experiences?
  3. What are some ways I can cultivate a greater sense of listening to God's voice in my daily life?
  4. How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and guidance, even when I don't have all the answers?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 30:21

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee,.... Which may be said in reference to the backsliding and declining state of the people, Isaiah 30:11 and is thought by some to be an allusion to

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 30:21

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 30:21

Thine ears shall hear a word; as oft as need requires thou shalt hear the voice of God’ s word and Spirit directing thee in thy course. Hear a word behind thee; a metaphor borrowed either, 1. From the custom of shepherds, who use to follow their sheep, and to recall them when they go out of the way. Or, 2. From travellers, who when they are gone out of the right way, are ofttimes recalled and admonished of their error by some other passenger or person who is behind them, and therefore discerns their mistake; which he could not so easily discover if he were before them.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 30:21

Isaiah 30:21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.Ver. 21. And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee.] Quum a tergo tuo dicent, when they shall say behind thee - viz., thy teachers: a metaphor, say some, from shepherds driving their sheep, and whistling them in when ready to stray. When ye turn to the right hand, or to the left.] Heb., When ye right hand it, and when ye left hand it. It is hard to hold the king’ s highway chalked out in the word, without swerving - to walk accurately, and as it were in a frame; yet this must be done, and all exorbitancies carefully shunned. Hereunto the word preached is a singular help: God by his Spirit also sends for us in our strayings, and sets us right again. There will be upon any miscarriage, singultus cordis, sobbing of heart, an upbraiding or rising of heart, as it is termed by Abigail; the Spirit will come in with his secret and sweet voice, both correcting and directing pro re nata for unfolding affairs. Subest comparatio a pastore sumpta, qui oves sequitur, et aberrantes in viam revocat.

Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 30:21

(21) Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee.—The voice of the human teacher on whom the people looked as they listened would find an echo in that inner voice telling them which was the true way, when they were tempted to turn to the right hand or the left.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 30:21

Verse 21. When ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left - "Turn not aside, to the right or to the left."] The Syriac, Chaldee, and Vulgate, translate as if, instead of כי־וכי ki-vechi, they read לא־ולא lo-velo.

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 30:21

21. thine ears shall hear a word behind thee] that of Jehovah, walking like a Father behind His children. Cf. Isaiah 29:18.

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 30:21

And thine ears shall hear a word - A command or admonition. You shall not be left without spiritual guides and directors. Behind thee - That is, says Vitringa, the voice of conscience, as an “invisible” guide, shall admonish you.

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 30:21

19-26. Having opened thus the ever-pleasing thought of the prophet — namely, the divine forbearance — the way is prepared now for comfort to the devout class of people in Jerusalem.

Sermons on Isaiah 30:21

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David Wilkerson The Sound of His Voice by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of hearing and obeying the voice of God. He emphasizes that Jesus lived his life on earth completely dependent on the voice o
A.W. Tozer A Call to Return to God by A.W. Tozer In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's word in our lives. He refers to a verse in the Bible that talks about God's promise to bring rivers to the mountains
Zac Poonen Religiosity or Spirituality - Listening to the Spirit by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and fulfilling the specific work that God has given us. He uses Jesus as an example, highlighting how Jesus o
A.W. Tozer A Song of Degrees - Facing God by A.W. Tozer In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of preservation and how it relates to our lives. He emphasizes that God is the ultimate preserver and that our actions of going o
David Roper Shekinah by David Roper In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the Israelites being led by a cloud in the wilderness. He emphasizes that following God's will requires a willingness to go where
Henry Blackaby Recognizing the Voice of God by Henry Blackaby In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of recognizing the voice of God. He starts by referencing John 10:3-4, where Jesus describes himself as the shepherd and his f
Bill McLeod First Baptist Church - Part 2 by Bill McLeod In this sermon, the speaker shares powerful testimonies of transformation and revival in their church. They recount how one man, Martin Bucker, experienced a profound change of hea

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