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I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. <a href="/esv/isaiah/55.htm">English Standard Version</a> so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. <a href="/bsb/isaiah/55.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/kjv/isaiah/55.htm">King James Bible</a> So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/55.htm">New King James Version</a> So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/55.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/55.htm">NASB 1995</a> So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/55.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/55.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what pleases Me, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. <a href="/amp/isaiah/55.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void (useless, without result), Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. <a href="/csb/isaiah/55.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so my word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.” <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/55.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.&#8221 <a href="/asv/isaiah/55.htm">American Standard Version</a> so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. <a href="/cev/isaiah/55.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> That's how it is with my words. They don't return to me without doing everything I send them to do." <a href="/erv/isaiah/55.htm">English Revised Version</a> so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/55.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> My word, which comes from my mouth, is like the rain and snow. It will not come back to me without results. It will accomplish whatever I want and achieve whatever I send it to do." <a href="/gnt/isaiah/55.htm">Good News Translation</a> So also will be the word that I speak--it will not fail to do what I plan for it; it will do everything I send it to do. <a href="/isv/isaiah/55.htm">International Standard Version</a> so will my message be that goes out of my mouth— it won't return to me empty. Instead, it will accomplish what I desire, and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. <a href="/msb/isaiah/55.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/net/isaiah/55.htm">NET Bible</a> In the same way, the promise that I make does not return to me, having accomplished nothing. No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend." <a href="/nheb/isaiah/55.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> so shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing I sent it to do. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/55.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So shall my word be that proceedeth from my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. <a href="/web/isaiah/55.htm">World English Bible</a> so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/55.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> So is My word that goes out of My mouth, "" It does not return to Me empty, "" But has done that which I desired, "" And prosperously effected that [for] which I sent it. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/55.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> So is My word that goeth out of My mouth, It turneth not back unto Me empty, But hath done that which I desired, And prosperously effected that for which I sent it. <a href="/slt/isaiah/55.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> So shall be my word which went forth out of my mouth: it shall not turn back to me empty, but doing what I delighted in, and it shall prosper for what I send it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/55.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So shall my word be, which shall go forth from my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall do whatsoever I please, and shall prosper in the things for which I sent it. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/55.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so also will my word be, which will go forth from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish whatever I will, and it will prosper in the tasks for which I sent it. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/55.htm">New American Bible</a> So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; It shall not return to me empty, but shall do what pleases me, achieving the end for which I sent it. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/55.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/55.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth; it shall not return to me void, but it shall do what I please and it shall accomplish that for which I sent it. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/55.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Thus my word shall be that proceeds from my mouth, and it shall not return to me empty handed, but surely it does the thing that I please and accomplishes that for which I have sent it<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/55.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So shall My word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: It shall not return unto Me void, Except it accomplish that which I please, And make the thing whereto I sent it prosper. <a href="/sep/isaiah/55.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> so shall my word be, whatever shall proceed out of my mouth, it shall by no means turn back, until all the things which I willed shall have been accomplished; and I will make thy ways prosperous, and will effect my commands. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/55-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=12381" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/55.htm">Invitation to the Needy</a> …10For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, 11<a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">so</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇā·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">My word</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">proceeds</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: mip·pî (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">from My mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šūḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">return</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7387.htm" title="7387: rê·qām (Adv) -- Emptily, vainly. From reyq; emptily; figuratively ineffectually, undeservedly.">empty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">it will accomplish</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">I please,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6743.htm" title="6743: wə·hiṣ·lî·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To push forward. Or tsaleach; a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses.">and it will prosper</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·laḥ·tîw (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">I send it.</a> 12You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/psalms/107-20.htm">Psalm 107:20</a> He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. <a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Jeremiah 1:12</a> “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23-25</a> For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. / For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9</a> For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. <a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Luke 1:37</a> For no word from God will ever fail.” <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. <a href="/genesis/1-3.htm">Genesis 1:3</a> And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a> Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. <a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a> The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a> The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.shall my<a href="/isaiah/54-9.htm">Isaiah 54:9</a> For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-2.htm">Deuteronomy 32:2</a> My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:<a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.it shall accomplish<a href="/isaiah/44-26.htm">Isaiah 44:26-28</a> That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: … <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a> I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.<a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Accomplish</a> <a href="/psalms/74-12.htm">Accomplishing</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-11.htm">Achieve</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-15.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-14.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-18.htm">Empty</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Except</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-15.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-26.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-21.htm">Please</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-5.htm">Proceedeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Prosperously</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">Succeeding</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-25.htm">Void</a> <a href="/job/30-2.htm">Whereto</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/44-25.htm">Accomplish</a> <a href="/daniel/9-2.htm">Accomplishing</a> <a href="/james/1-20.htm">Achieve</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-11.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-4.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Empty</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-6.htm">Except</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-27.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-4.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-4.htm">Please</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-38.htm">Proceedeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-37.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Prosperously</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-30.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/27-18.htm">Succeeding</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-23.htm">Void</a> <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Whereto</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-9.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 55</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">The prophet, with the promises of Christ, calls to faith</a> 6. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">And to repentance</a> 8. <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">The happy success of those who believe</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, God's word is often associated with creation and revelation, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a> where God speaks the world into existence. The phrase underscores the belief that Scripture is God-breathed (<a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a>), carrying His authority and purpose. The imagery of God's word proceeding from His mouth suggests a personal and intentional communication, reflecting the intimate relationship between God and His people.will not return to Me empty This assures the effectiveness and purposefulness of God's word. In the ancient Near Eastern context, words were seen as powerful and active, capable of bringing about change. This concept is echoed in <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>, where the word of God is described as living and active. The phrase implies that God's declarations and promises are certain and will achieve their intended outcomes, reinforcing the reliability of His covenant with Israel and, by extension, His promises to believers today.but it will accomplish what I please Here, the sovereignty of God is highlighted, as His word fulfills His divine will. This reflects the biblical theme of God's ultimate control over history and His creation. The phrase connects to the broader narrative of Scripture, where God's purposes are consistently realized, despite human actions. It also points to the prophetic nature of God's word, as seen in the fulfillment of prophecies throughout the Bible, such as the coming of the Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>).and it will prosper where I send it This phrase emphasizes the success and fruitfulness of God's word in achieving His objectives. The agricultural metaphor of prospering suggests growth and abundance, resonating with the cultural context of an agrarian society. It also connects to the parable of the sower in <a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13</a>, where the word of God is likened to seed that produces a harvest. This assurance of prosperity underscores the transformative power of God's word in the lives of individuals and communities, as it brings about spiritual growth and fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The speaker in this verse, God is declaring the power and effectiveness of His word. This reflects His sovereignty and authority over creation and history. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, Israel is the nation chosen by God to be His people, often called to repentance and faithfulness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_exile.htm">The Exile</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah includes the looming threat of exile for Israel due to their disobedience, making the promise of God's word accomplishing His purpose particularly poignant. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a> Central to this verse, the "word" refers to God's declarations, promises, and commands, which are powerful and effective.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a> God's word is not just informative but transformative. It has the power to create, sustain, and fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_faithfulness_of_god's_promises.htm">The Faithfulness of God's Promises</a> Believers can trust in the reliability of God's promises. What He has spoken will come to pass, providing assurance and hope. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_align_with_god's_purposes.htm">The Call to Align with God's Purposes</a> As God's word accomplishes His will, believers are called to align their lives with His purposes, seeking to understand and obey His word. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_the_believer's_life.htm">The Role of Scripture in the Believer's Life</a> Regular engagement with Scripture is essential for spiritual growth, as it is the means by which God communicates His will and transforms lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_mission_of_god's_word.htm">The Mission of God's Word</a> Just as God's word is sent out to accomplish His purposes, believers are called to share His word with others, trusting in its power to change hearts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_55.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 55</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'word_won't_return_void'_mean.htm">What does "Word will not return void" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_blue_letter_bible.htm">What is the Blue Letter Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_j._vernon_mcgee.htm">Who is J. Vernon McGee?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_biblical_prophecies_fail.htm">Why do failed biblical prophecies exist?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/55.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) So shall my word be . . .--The point of the comparison is that the predominance of fertility in the natural world, in spite of partial or apparent failures, is the pledge of a like triumph, in the long run, of the purposes of God for man's good over man's resistance. It does not exclude the partial, or even total, failure of many; it asserts that the saved are more than the lost. Comp. <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm" title="He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.">Isaiah 53:11</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/55.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - So shall my word be. God's word is creative. With the utterance the result is achieved. Hence the sublime passage, which even heathenism could admire (Longin., 'De Sublim.,' § 9), "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light" (<a href="/genesis/1-3.htm">Genesis 1:3</a>). Hence, too, the more general statement, "By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth" (<a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a>; comp. <a href="/psalms/148-5.htm">Psalm 148:5</a>). But it shall accomplish; rather, unless it has accomplished. There is a mixture of two constructions, "It shall not return void," and "It shall not return unless it has accomplished," etc. It shall prosper. Every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God has a prosperous course. It is endued with life from God, and (as Delitzsch says) "runs like a swift messenger through nature and the world of man, there to melt the ice, as it were, and here to heal and to save; and it does not return from its course till it has given effect to the will of the Sender. "The special "word" which the prophet has here in mind is the promise, so frequently given, of deliverance from Babylon and return in peace and joy to Palestine. But he carries his teaching beyond the immediate occasion, for the benefit of the people of God in all ages. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/55-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>so כֵּ֣ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus My word דְבָרִי֙ (ḏə·ḇā·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that proceeds יֵצֵ֣א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from My mouth מִפִּ֔י (mip·pî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no return יָשׁ֥וּב (yā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to Me אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to empty, רֵיקָ֑ם (rê·qām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7387.htm">Strong's 7387: </a> Emptily, ineffectually, undeservedly but כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction it will accomplish עָשָׂה֙ (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make what אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I please, חָפַ֔צְתִּי (ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire and it will prosper וְהִצְלִ֖יחַ (wə·hiṣ·lî·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6743.htm">Strong's 6743: </a> To push forward where אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I send it. שְׁלַחְתִּֽיו׃ (šə·laḥ·tîw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goes (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 55:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 55:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 55:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 55:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>