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Isaiah 49:1-4

1 The Servant of the Lord
Listen to me, you islands;
hear this, you distant nations:
Before I was born the Lord called me;
from my birth he has made mention of my name.

2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword,
in the shadow of his hand he hid me;
he made me into a polished arrow
and concealed me in his quiver.

3 He said to me, “You are my servant,
Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.”

4 But I said, “I have labored to no purpose;
I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing.
Yet what is due me is in the Lord’s hand,
and my reward is with my God.”

Cross References for Isaiah 49:1-4

Isaiah 44:24 - Jerusalem to Be Inhabited “This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, who formed you in the wom... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:24 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:24

Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give bi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:14

Galatians 1:15 - But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased Click to read the verse Galatians 1:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:15

Isaiah 55:3 - Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:3

Isaiah 66:19 - “I will set a sign among them, and I will send some of those who survive to the nations—to Tars... Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:19

Genesis 10:5 - (From these the maritime peoples spread out into their territories by their clans within their ... Click to read the verse Genesis 10:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 10:5

Isaiah 24:15 - Therefore in the east give glory to the Lord; exalt the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, in... Click to read the verse Isaiah 24:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 24:15

Isaiah 42:4 - he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islan... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:4

Zephaniah 2:11 - The Lord will be awesome to them when he destroys all the gods of the land. The nations on ever... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:11 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:11

Isaiah 60:9 - Surely the islands look to me; in the lead are the ships of Tarshish, bringing your sons from a... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:9

Isaiah 51:5 - My righteousness draws near speedily, my salvation is on the way, and my arm will bring justice... Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 51:5

Isaiah 43:1 - Israel’s Only Savior But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who f... Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:1

Isaiah 44:2 - This is what the Lord says— he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you:... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:2

Luke 1:31 - You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. Click to read the verse Luke 1:31 Click to read the verse Luke 1:31

Isaiah 57:19 - creating praise on the lips of the mourners in Israel. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” sa... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:19

Isaiah 49:7 - This is what the Lord says— the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel— to him who was despised and ab... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:7

Isaiah 9:6 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. A... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6

Genesis 45:19 - “You are also directed to tell them, ‘Do this: Take some carts from Egypt for your children and... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:19

Hebrews 12:25 - See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:25 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:25

Psalms 22:10 - From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:10

John 10:36 - what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then ... Click to read the verse John 10:36 Click to read the verse John 10:36

Jeremiah 1:5 - “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:5 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:5

Luke 1:15 - for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drin... Click to read the verse Luke 1:15 Click to read the verse Luke 1:15

Romans 1:1 - Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Click to read the verse Romans 1:1 Click to read the verse Romans 1:1

Isaiah 45:22 - “Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:22

Psalms 97:1 - Psalm 97 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Click to read the verse Psalms 97:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 97:1

Ephesians 2:17 - He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:17

Isaiah 48:12 - Israel Freed “Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I have called: I am he; I am the first and I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:12

Luke 2:10-11 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:10-11 Click to read the verse Luke 2:10-11

Isaiah 42:12 - Let them give glory to the Lord and proclaim his praise in the islands. Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:12

Psalms 71:6 - From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise... Click to read the verse Psalms 71:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:6

Isaiah 45:3 - I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:3

Isaiah 41:1 - The Helper of Israel “Be silent before me, you islands! Let the nations renew their strength! L... Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:1

Isaiah 46:3 - “Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all you who remain of the house of Israel, you whom I have uph... Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:3

Psalms 71:5-6 - For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. Click to read the verse Psalms 71:5-6 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:5-6

Isaiah 49:5 - And now the Lord says— he who formed me in the womb to be his servant to bring Jacob back to hi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:5

Isaiah 52:13 - The Suffering and Glory of the Servant See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and l... Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:13

Isaiah 42:1-4 - The Servant of the Lord “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1-4

Isaiah 33:13 - You who are far away, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge my power! Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:13

Isaiah 34:1 - Judgment Against the Nations Come near, you nations, and listen; pay attention, you peoples! Le... Click to read the verse Isaiah 34:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 34:1

1 Peter 1:20 - He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20

Matthew 1:20-21 - But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Jo... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:20-21 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:20-21