Isaiah 33:13
Isaiah 33:13 in Multiple Translations
You who are far off, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge My might.”
¶ Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.
Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.
Give ear, you who are far off, to what I have done: see my power, you who are near.
Those of you who are far away, recognize what I have accomplished; those of you who are nearby, recognize how powerful I am.”
Heare, yee that are farre off, what I haue done, and ye that are neere, know my power.
Hear, ye far off, that which I have done, And know, ye near ones, My might.
Hear, you who are far off, what I have done; and, you who are near, acknowledge my might.”
Ye that are far off, hear what I have done; and ye that are near, acknowledge my might.
Hear, you that are far off, what I have done, and you that are near know my strength.
You people who live far away and you people who live nearby, pay attention to what I have done and realize that I am very powerful.”
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שִׁמְע֥וּ
רְחוֹקִ֖ים
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
עָשִׂ֑יתִי
וּ/דְע֥וּ
קְרוֹבִ֖ים
גְּבֻרָתִֽ/י
שִׁמְע֥וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
רְחוֹקִ֖ים
râchôwq
H7350
distant
Adj
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
עָשִׂ֑יתִי
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
וּ/דְע֥וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
קְרוֹבִ֖ים
qârôwb
H7138
near
Adj
גְּבֻרָתִֽ/י
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
might
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 33:13
שִׁמְע֥וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
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.
רְחוֹקִ֖ים
râchôwq
H7350
"distant"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone is far away, either physically or in time. It is often used to describe distant lands or events that happened long ago. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones 1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance 2a) from a distance (with prep) Aramaic equivalent: ra.chiq (רְחִיק "far" H7352)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. See also: Genesis 22:4; Psalms 65:6; Psalms 10:1.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
עָשִׂ֑יתִי
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
וּ/דְע֥וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
קְרוֹבִ֖ים
qârôwb
H7138
"near"
Adj
This Hebrew word means near, describing something close in place, time, or relationship. It is used in the book of Genesis to describe family relationships. The word is used to describe a close connection.
Definition: 1) near 1a) of place 1b) of time 1c) of personal relationship 1c1) kinship
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly). See also: Genesis 19:20; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 15:3.
גְּבֻרָתִֽ/י
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
"might"
N-fs | Suff
This word means strength, might, or power, like God's mighty power in Psalm 111:6. It can describe a person's bravery or the strength of an action, as in the mighty deeds of God in Psalm 145:11.
Definition: 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God) Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. See also: Exodus 32:18; Psalms 71:18; Psalms 20:7.
Study Notes — Isaiah 33:13
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- Context
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- Isaiah 33:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 33:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 33:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 33:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 33:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 33:13
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 33:13
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 33:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 33:13
- Sermons on Isaiah 33:13
Context — The LORD Is Exalted
11You conceive chaff; you give birth to stubble. Your breath is a fire that will consume you.
12The peoples will be burned to ashes, like thorns cut down and set ablaze.
13You who are far off, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge My might.”
14The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” 15He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 48:10 | Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness. |
| 2 | Ephesians 2:11–18 | Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He extinguished their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. |
| 3 | Daniel 3:27–3 | — |
| 4 | Isaiah 49:1 | Listen to Me, O islands; pay attention, O distant peoples: The LORD called Me from the womb; from the body of My mother He named Me. |
| 5 | Acts 2:5–11 | Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? How is it then that each of us hears them in his own native language? Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” |
| 6 | Isaiah 18:3 | All you people of the world and dwellers of the earth, when a banner is raised on the mountains, you will see it; when a ram’s horn sounds, you will hear it. |
| 7 | Psalms 97:8 | Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. |
| 8 | Daniel 6:25–27 | Then King Darius wrote to the people of every nation and language throughout the land: “May your prosperity abound. I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” |
| 9 | Psalms 46:6–11 | Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice. The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth. He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire. “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
| 10 | Psalms 147:12–14 | Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion! For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you. He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. |
Isaiah 33:13 Summary
Isaiah 33:13 is a call to pay attention to what God has done and to recognize His power. This means being aware of God's presence and actions in our lives and in the world, and responding with humility and reverence, as we see in Psalm 95:6-7. We can do this by reflecting on God's works in creation and in our personal experiences, and by living in a way that honors Him, as described in Matthew 5:16. By acknowledging God's might, we can grow in our understanding and appreciation of His love and power.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is being addressed in Isaiah 33:13?
The verse is speaking to two groups of people: those who are far off and those who are near, likely referring to both the Israelites and the surrounding nations, as seen in Isaiah 2:2-3 where all nations are called to come and learn from God.
What does it mean to 'hear what I have done' and 'acknowledge My might'?
This means to recognize and respond to God's power and actions, as He has demonstrated His might in creation and in the history of His people, as seen in Psalm 92:8-9 where God's strength is declared.
Is this verse a call to salvation or a warning of judgment?
While the context of Isaiah 33 does include warnings of judgment, this specific verse can also be seen as a call to acknowledge God's power and works, similar to Psalm 107:43, where those who are wise will pay attention to God's gracious deeds.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us to be aware of God's presence and actions in our world, as seen in Acts 17:26-27, and to respond with reverence and humility, acknowledging His might and power in our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'hear what God has done' in my own life and in the world around me?
- How can I 'acknowledge God's might' in a way that is both personal and public?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to recognize and respond to God's power and presence?
- In what ways can I demonstrate a humble and reverent response to God's might, like the righteous person described in Isaiah 33:15?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 33:13
Hear, ye [that are] far off, what I have done,.... Not meaning the destruction of the Assyrian, as it is commonly interpreted; but the ruin of antichrist, the beast, and false prophet, and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 33:13
Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might. Hear, ye (that are) far off - distant nations. And ye (that are) near - the Jews and adjoining peoples (Isaiah 49:1).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 33:13
My power and justice in destroying the Assyrians shall be so evident, that people, both far and near, shall be forced to acknowledge it.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 33:13
Isaiah 33:13 Hear, ye [that are] far off, what I have done; and, ye [that are] near, acknowledge my might.Ver. 13. Hear, ye that are afar off.] Longinqui, propinqui. God’ s great works are to be noted and noticed by all. The Egyptians heard of what God had done to the Assyrian army, and memorised it by a monument, as Herodotus relateth. Herod., lib. ii.; Justin.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 33:13
(13) Hear, ye that are far off . . .—The fate of Assyria is proclaimed as a warning to other nations, and to Israel itself. For the “sinners in Zion” also there is the furnace of fire of the wrath of God. “Who,” they ask, “can dwell with that consuming fire, those everlasting (œonian?) burnings,” which are one aspect of the righteousness of God?
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 33:13
13. The signal deliverance of Jerusalem will be a great demonstration to all the world of the omnipotence of Israel’s God. The verse is usually taken, and perhaps rightly, as an introduction to the second half of the poem, which deals mainly with the consequences of the great act of judgment.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 33:13
Hear, ye that are far off - This is an address of Yahweh, indicating that the destruction of the Assyrian army would be so signal that it would be known to distant nations, and would constitute an admonition to them.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 33:13
13-16. And then, as if this judgment were accomplished, the prophet turns to the sinners by whom himself, as counsellor to the pious king, has been so long baffled in Jerusalem.
Sermons on Isaiah 33:13
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Blood Atonement by Dean Taylor | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the true and faithful word of God. He highlights the grief and suffering that Jesus endured for the sins of humanity, with even his friends |
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Everlasting Burnings by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher shares his determination to visit every house in his area to preach the gospel. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the truth and encourages |
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Power in Weakness by Andrew Murray | Spurgeon preaches on the significance of the word 'Amen,' tracing its origins from Hebrew to Latin and English, emphasizing its universal use to confirm statements. He highlights J |
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Dvd 15 the Mystery of Israel - Part 1 by Art Katz | This sermon delves into the profound themes of the faith, focusing on the intertwining of the cross of Christ, the centrality of the nation of Israel, and the last days' revelation |
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A Remarkable Day for People Without Hope by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Acts chapter 10 focuses on the remarkable day for people without hope, highlighting the story of Cornelius, a devout man who prayed and gave generously to the poor |
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Christian Responsibility to the Jew by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the question of why the establishment came crashing down upon the people of God. He emphasizes the importance of witnessing and expressing the |
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Pentecost: The Power of the Spirit by Stephen Hamilton | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful story of a sermon he witnessed where the preacher spoke on Ezekiel chapter 36, emphasizing the pouring out of God's spirit upon men. |