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Isaiah 55:7
New English Translation
Isaiah 55:7
New English Translation
7 The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle[a]
and sinful people their plans.[b]
They should return[c] to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them,[d]
and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.[e]
Footnotes
- Isaiah 55:7 tn Heb “Let the wicked one abandon his way.” The singular is collective.
- Isaiah 55:7 tn Heb “and the man of evil his thoughts.” The singular is collective.
- Isaiah 55:7 tn Heb “let him return.” The singular is collective, meaning “let them.”
- Isaiah 55:7 tn The imperfect with vav (ו) conjunctive after the jussive indicates purpose/result.
- Isaiah 55:7 sn The appeal and promise of vv. 6-7 echoes the language of Deut 4:25-31; 30:1-10; and 1 Kgs 8:46-53, all of which anticipate the exile and speak of the prerequisites for restoration.
Isaiah 55:7
New Catholic Bible
Isaiah 55:7
New Catholic Bible
7 Let the wicked abandon their ways
and those who are evil their thoughts.
Let them return to the Lord
so that he may have mercy upon them;
and to our God,
for he is rich in forgiveness.
New English Translation (NET)
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