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Isaiah 49:10

Isaiah 49:10 in Multiple Translations

They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.

They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them will lead them, even by springs of water will he guide them.

They will not be in need of food or drink, or be troubled by the heat or the sun: for he who has mercy on them will be their guide, taking them by the springs of water.

They won't be hungry or thirsty, and they won't get hot in the sun, for the one who loves them will lead them to springs, and guide them to water.

They shall not be hungrie, neither shall they be thirstie, neither shall the heat smite them, nor the sunne: for he that hath compassion on them, shall leade them: euen to the springs of waters shall he driue them.

They do not hunger, nor thirst, Nor smite them doth mirage and sun, For He who is pitying them doth lead them, And by fountains of waters doth tend them.

They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun strike them, for he who has mercy on them will lead them. He will guide them by springs of water.

They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

They shall not hunger, nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor the sun strike them: for he that is merciful to them, shall be their shepherd, and at the fountains of waters he shall give them drink.

They will not be hungry or thirsty any more; the hot sun will not beat upon them again [DOU]. I, Yahweh, will act mercifully toward them and lead them; I will lead them to where there are springs of cool water.

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Isaiah 49:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לֹ֤א יִרְעָ֨בוּ֙ וְ/לֹ֣א יִצְמָ֔אוּ וְ/לֹא יַכֵּ֥/ם שָׁרָ֖ב וָ/שָׁ֑מֶשׁ כִּי מְרַחֲמָ֣/ם יְנַהֲגֵ֔/ם וְ/עַל מַבּ֥וּעֵי מַ֖יִם יְנַהֲלֵֽ/ם
לֹ֤א lôʼ H3808 not Part
יִרְעָ֨בוּ֙ râʻêb H7456 be hungry V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part
יִצְמָ֔אוּ tsâmêʼ H6770 to thirst V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part
יַכֵּ֥/ם nâkâh H5221 to smite V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
שָׁרָ֖ב shârâb H8273 scorching N-ms
וָ/שָׁ֑מֶשׁ shemesh H8121 sun Conj | N-cs
כִּי kîy H3588 for Conj
מְרַחֲמָ֣/ם râcham H7355 to have compassion V-Piel | Suff
יְנַהֲגֵ֔/ם nâhag H5090 to lead V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וְ/עַל ʻal H5921 upon Conj | Prep
מַבּ֥וּעֵי mabbûwaʻ H4002 spring N-mp
מַ֖יִם mayim H4325 Water (Gate) N-mp
יְנַהֲלֵֽ/ם nâhal H5095 to guide V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 49:10

לֹ֤א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִרְעָ֨בוּ֙ râʻêb H7456 "be hungry" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To be hungry is what this Hebrew verb means, and it is used in stories like Exodus and Matthew to describe physical need. Hunger is a basic human experience, and the Bible often uses it to illustrate spiritual longing.
Definition: 1) to be hungry, be voracious 1a) (Qal) to be hungry 1b) (Hiphil) to allow one to be hungry, allow to hunger
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (suffer to) famish, (be, have, suffer, suffer to) hunger(-ry). See also: Genesis 41:55; Proverbs 19:15; Psalms 34:11.
וְ/לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִצְמָ֔אוּ tsâmêʼ H6770 "to thirst" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to feel thirsty, either physically or spiritually, and is used in the Bible to describe a strong desire or longing, like in Psalm 42:2 where David thirsts for God. It can also refer to a lack of something, like water or satisfaction. It is often used figuratively.
Definition: (Qal) to be thirsty
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: (be a-, suffer) thirst(-y). See also: Exodus 17:3; Psalms 42:3; Psalms 63:2.
וְ/לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַכֵּ֥/ם nâkâh H5221 "to smite" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
שָׁרָ֖ב shârâb H8273 "scorching" N-ms
This Hebrew word describes a scorching heat or parched ground, like a mirage that shimmers in the air. It's used to convey a sense of burning or dryness. In the Bible, it appears in descriptions of harsh desert environments.
Definition: burning or scorching heat, parched ground
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: heat, parched ground. See also: Isaiah 35:7; Isaiah 49:10.
וָ/שָׁ֑מֶשׁ shemesh H8121 "sun" Conj | N-cs
The sun, or shemesh, represents not just the celestial body, but also east or west direction, and even objects that shine like battlements. It is often used to describe the rising or setting of the sun.
Definition: 1) sun 1a) sun 1b) sunrise, sun-rising, east, sun-setting, west (of direction) 1c) sun (as object of illicit worship) 1d) openly, publicly (in other phrases) 1e) pinnacles, battlements, shields (as glittering or shining)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] east side(-ward), sun (rising), [phrase] west(-ward), window. See also H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ). See also: Genesis 15:12; Psalms 104:19; Psalms 19:5.
כִּי 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.
מְרַחֲמָ֣/ם râcham H7355 "to have compassion" V-Piel | Suff
This Hebrew word means to have compassion or show love, often used to describe God's mercy towards humanity, as seen in the Bible. It involves deep feelings of sympathy and kindness. In the KJV, it is translated as having mercy or pity.
Definition: 1) to love, love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection, have compassion 1a) (Qal) to love 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to have compassion, be compassionate 1b1a) of God, man 1c) (Pual) to be shown compassion, be compassionate
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 33:19; Isaiah 60:10; Psalms 18:2.
יְנַהֲגֵ֔/ם nâhag H5090 "to lead" V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To moan means to sigh or lament, like in Psalm 77:3 when the psalmist moaned in his sleepless night. It can also mean to lead or guide someone, like in 1 Samuel 25:42 when Abigail led her maids to follow David.
Definition: 1) to drive, lead, guide, conduct 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drive, lead on, drive away, drive off 1a2) to behave itself (fig.) (of heart) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to drive away, lead off 1b2) to lead on, guide, guide on 1b3) to cause to drive
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: acquaint, bring (away), carry away, drive (away), lead (away, forth), (be) guide, lead (away, forth). See also: Genesis 31:18; 1 Chronicles 20:1; Psalms 48:15.
וְ/עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מַבּ֥וּעֵי mabbûwaʻ H4002 "spring" N-mp
This word refers to a fountain or spring of water, a source of fresh water. It symbolizes life and renewal in the Bible.
Definition: spring of water
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: fountain, spring. See also: Ecclesiastes 12:6; Isaiah 35:7; Isaiah 49:10.
מַ֖יִם mayim H4325 "Water (Gate)" N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
יְנַהֲלֵֽ/ם nâhal H5095 "to guide" V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To guide or lead someone, like a shepherd leading his flock, as seen in Psalm 23. This verb describes leading with care and protection. It is used to describe God's guidance and care for his people.
Definition: 1) to lead, give rest, lead with care, guide to a watering place or station, cause to rest, bring to a station or place of rest, guide, refresh 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to lead to a watering-place or station and cause to rest there 1a2) to lead or bring to a station or goal 1a3) to lead, guide 1a4) to give rest to 1a5) to refresh (with food) 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to lead on 1b2) to journey by stations or stages
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: carry, feed, guide, lead (gently, on). See also: Genesis 33:14; Psalms 23:2; Psalms 31:4.

Study Notes — Isaiah 49:10

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1 Revelation 7:16–17 ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”
2 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
3 Ezekiel 34:23 I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd.
4 Isaiah 33:16 he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.
5 Psalms 121:5–6 The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand. The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
6 Isaiah 40:11 He 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.
7 John 10:3–4 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
8 Jeremiah 31:9 They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”
9 Isaiah 35:7 The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus.
10 Isaiah 4:6 a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.

Isaiah 49:10 Summary

This verse promises that God will take care of all our needs, providing for us and guiding us, just like a shepherd leads his sheep to green pastures and calm waters. He will protect us from harm and give us spiritual refreshment, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and John 10:11. This is a beautiful picture of God's love and care for us, and it reminds us to trust in Him and rely on His goodness. As we follow Him, we can experience the peace and satisfaction that comes from knowing we are in His care, just as Jesus promised in Matthew 11:28-30.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'not hunger or thirst' in Isaiah 49:10?

This phrase means that God will provide for all our needs, just as Jesus promised in Matthew 6:33, and as seen in the example of the Israelites in the wilderness in Exodus 16:4-36.

Who is guiding and leading the people in this verse?

The verse says 'He who has compassion on them will guide them', which refers to God Himself, who is full of compassion and mercy, as seen in Psalm 103:8 and Lamentations 3:22-23.

What are the 'springs of water' that the people will be led to?

The 'springs of water' are a metaphor for spiritual refreshment and nourishment, as seen in John 4:14 and Revelation 7:17, where God quenches our spiritual thirst and satisfies our souls.

Is this promise only for the people of Israel, or is it for all believers?

While the immediate context of Isaiah 49:10 is the restoration of Israel, the principles of God's compassion and provision are applicable to all believers, as seen in Romans 11:25-32 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I am experiencing 'hunger' or 'thirst', and how can I trust God to provide for me?
  2. How have I experienced God's compassion and guidance in my life, and how can I share that with others?
  3. What does it mean for me to 'feed along the pathways' and 'find pasture on every barren hill', as mentioned in the surrounding verses, and how can I apply that to my spiritual journey?
  4. In what ways can I be a 'spring of water' for others, sharing the refreshment and nourishment of the Gospel with those around me?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 49:10

They shall not hunger nor thirst,.... Being fed in the ways and high places of Gospel ordinances with the love of God, with covenant mercies and precious promises, with Christ, the bread of life, and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 49:10

They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them. They shall not hunger nor thirst.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 49:10

They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heat nor sun smite them; they shall be supplied with all good and necessary things, and kept from all evil occurrents. He that hath mercy on them shall lead them; God who hath magnified his mercy to them will conduct them with safety and comfort.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 49:10

Isaiah 49:10 They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.Ver. 10. They shall not hunger nor thirst.] A sufficiency the saints have, even of outward comforts, if not a superfluity; and for inward, sunt nobis pascua, pocula, et panis coelestis, they "shall not want"; yea, they shall "over exceedingly abound." So little cause is there for the Jew to jeer us as poor and forlorn; spiritual alimony we are sure of, and bread and water with the gospel are good cheer. See Revelation 7:16. Neither shall the heat nor sun smite them.] As Psalms 121:6. For he that hath mercy on them.] He saith not, Pastor, but Miserator, a sweeter title. Even by the springs.] See Psalms 23:3.

Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 49:10

(10) Neither shall the heat . . .—The word is the same as the “parched ground” of Isaiah 35:7, and stands, as there, for the mirage of the scorching desert.

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 49:10

10. neither shall the heat … smite them] The word for heat should probably be rendered the hot wind (Sirocco; LXX., καύσων). It is often taken to denote the mirage (see on ch. Isaiah 35:7), but that meaning is unsuitable here on account of the verb “smite.”

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 49:10

They shall not hunger nor thirst - All their needs shall be abundantly provided for, as a shepherd will provide for his flock.

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 49:10

8-10. In an acceptable time — Better, in a time of favour; that is, in the far future times, when Providence shall guide to changes in favour of men’s hearing, pondering, and accepting the Gospel.

Sermons on Isaiah 49:10

SermonDescription
Harry Ironside Studies in Isaiah - Part 4 by Harry Ironside In this sermon, Dr. McCabe talks about the importance of awakening and rising up in the Lord. He refers to three calls to awake: one to the arm of the Lord, one to Jerusalem in its
Zac Poonen (Church Leadership) 4. Compassion and Calling by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being called by God to be a leader or elder in the church. He shares a story about Moses, who was chosen by God to shepherd
Zac Poonen All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 11 by Zac Poonen This sermon delves into the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5 to 7, emphasizing the importance of following these instructions seriously as disc
Chuck Smith (Through the Bible) Revelation 7-9 by Chuck Smith In this sermon on the book of Revelation, the speaker begins by recapping the previous chapters. He describes the heavenly scene where John sees the throne of God and the worship o
Michael Durham The Blessedness of the Hungry and the Thirsty by Michael Durham In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of hungering and thirsting after righteousness. He encourages listeners to return to the Father's table and seek spiritual no
Horatius Bonar Rev. 21:10. the Holy City by Horatius Bonar Horatius Bonar preaches about the Holy City, the heavenly Jerusalem, emphasizing its divine origin and the necessity of the blood of the Lamb for its purification and the protectio
Favell Lee Mortimer Matthew 15:32 to End. Christ Feeds Five Thousand With Seven Loaves. by Favell Lee Mortimer Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the compassion and beneficence of our Lord, as seen in the feeding of the multitude with five loaves and two fish. He highlights the importance o

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