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He has hidden me in the shadow of his hand. I am like a sharp arrow in his quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/49.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid me away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/49.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/49.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/49.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, And made Me a polished shaft; In His quiver He has hidden Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/49.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He has made My mouth like a sharp sword, In the shadow of His hand He has concealed Me; And He has also made Me a sharpened arrow, He has hidden Me in His quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/49.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He has made My mouth like a sharp sword, In the shadow of His hand He has concealed Me; And He has also made Me a select arrow, He has hidden Me in His quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/49.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has concealed Me, And He has also made Me a select arrow; He has hidden Me in His quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/49.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He has set My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has concealed Me; And He has also set Me as a select arrow; He has hidden Me in His quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/49.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He has made My mouth like a sharp sword, In the shadow of His hand He has kept Me hidden; And He has made Me a sharpened arrow, In His quiver He has hidden Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/49.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made my words like a sharp sword; he hid me in the shadow of his hand. He made me like a sharpened arrow; he hid me in his quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/49.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made my words like a sharp sword; He hid me in the shadow of His hand. He made me like a sharpened arrow; He hid me in His quiver. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/49.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me: and he hath made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he kept me close:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/49.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He made my words pierce like a sharp sword or a pointed arrow; he kept me safely hidden in the palm of his hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/49.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me; and he hath made me a polished shaft, in his quiver hath he kept me close:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/49.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He made my tongue like a sharp sword and hid me in the palm of his hand. He made me like a sharpened arrow and hid me in his quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/49.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He made my words as sharp as a sword. With his own hand he protected me. He made me like an arrow, sharp and ready for use. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/49.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He made my mouth like a sharp sword; he hid me in the shadow of his hands. He made me like a polished arrow and hid me away in his quivers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/49.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/49.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made my mouth like a sharp sword, he hid me in the hollow of his hand; he made me like a sharpened arrow, he hid me in his quiver. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/49.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand, he has hidden me; and he has made me a polished arrow, in his quiver has he kept me close:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/49.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shade of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/49.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He has made my mouth like a sharp sword. He has hidden me in the shadow of his hand. He has made me a polished shaft. He has kept me close in his quiver. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/49.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He makes My mouth as a sharp sword, "" He has hid Me in the shadow of His hand, "" And He makes Me for a clear arrow, "" He has hid Me in His quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/49.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he maketh my mouth as a sharp sword, In the shadow of His hand He hath hid me, And He maketh me for a clear arrow, In His quiver He hath hid me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/49.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he set my mouth as a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me, and he will set me for a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/49.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow: in his quiver he hath hidden me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/49.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he has appointed my mouth as a sharp sword. In the shadow of his hand, he has protected me. And he has appointed me as an elect arrow. In his quiver, he has hidden me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/49.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He made my mouth like a sharp-edged sword, concealed me, shielded by his hand. He made me a sharpened arrow, in his quiver he hid me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/49.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/49.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me and made me a chosen arrow; in his quiver has he hid me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/49.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He made my mouth as a sharp sword and in the shadow of his hand he concealed me. He has made me as a choice arrow and in his quiver he hid me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/49.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And He hath made my mouth like a sharp sword, In the shadow of His hand hath He hid me; And He hath made me a polished shaft, In His quiver hath He concealed me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/49.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and he has made my mouth as a sharp sword, and he has hid me under the shadow of his hand; he has made me as a choice shaft, and he has hid me in his quiver;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/49-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=10914" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/49.htm">You are My Servant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>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. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">He made</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">My mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2299.htm" title="2299: ḥad·dāh (Adj-fs) -- Sharp. From chadad; sharp.">like a sharp</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: kə·ḥe·reḇ (Prep-k:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">sword;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2244.htm" title="2244: heḥ·bî·’ā·nî (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To withdraw, hide. A primitive root; to secrete.">He hid Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6738.htm" title="6738: bə·ṣêl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A shadow. From tsalal; shade, whether literal or figurative.">in the shadow</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of His hand.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·śî·mê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">He made Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1305.htm" title="1305: bā·rūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To purify, select. A primitive root; to clarify, examine, select.">like a polished</a> <a href="/hebrew/2671.htm" title="2671: lə·ḥêṣ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- From chatsats; properly, a piercer, i.e. An arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear.">arrow;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5641.htm" title="5641: his·tî·rā·nî (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide, literally or figuratively.">He hid Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/827.htm" title="827: bə·’aš·pā·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A quiver (for arrows). Perhaps from the same as 'ashshaph; a quiver or arrow-case.">in His quiver.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16</a></span><br />He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a></span><br />And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-9.htm">Jeremiah 1:9-10</a></span><br />Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. / See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Psalm 45:3-5</a></span><br />Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. / In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. / Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-5.htm">Hosea 6:5</a></span><br />Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth, and My judgments go forth like lightning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34</a></span><br />Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a></span><br />And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Psalm 64:3</a></span><br />who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Isaiah 51:16</a></span><br />I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a></span><br />His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-14.htm">Jeremiah 5:14</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD God of Hosts says: “Because you have spoken this word, I will make My words a fire in your mouth and this people the wood it consumes.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he hid me;</p><p class="hdg">he hath made</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></b></br> But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Psalm 45:2-5</a></b></br> Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/6-5.htm">Hosea 6:5</a></b></br> Therefore have I hewed <i>them</i> by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments <i>are as</i> the light <i>that</i> goeth forth.</p><p class="hdg">in the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a></b></br> Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, <i>in whom</i> my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Isaiah 51:16</a></b></br> And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou <i>art</i> my people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1</a></b></br> He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.</p><p class="hdg">made me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></b></br> The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to <i>him that is</i> weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a></b></br> The Spirit of the Lord GOD <i>is</i> upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to <i>them that are</i> bound; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Psalm 45:5</a></b></br> Thine arrows <i>are</i> sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; <i>whereby</i> the people fall under thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/37-33.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-23.htm">Close</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-15.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-6.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-20.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-14.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-6.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/songs/5-14.htm">Polished</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-6.htm">Quiver</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-16.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">Select</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-8.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-8.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Shaft</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Sharpened</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-2.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Close</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-17.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-2.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-2.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-13.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-9.htm">Polished</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-16.htm">Quiver</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-3.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-21.htm">Select</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Shadow</a> <a href="/revelation/9-1.htm">Shaft</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-1.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Sharpened</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-19.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 49</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/49-1.htm">Christ being sent to the Jews, complains of them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/49-5.htm">He is sent to the Gentiles with gracious promises</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/49-13.htm">God's love is perpetual to his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/49-18.htm">The ample restoration of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/49-24.htm">The powerful deliverance out of captivity</a></span><br></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, the sword often symbolizes judgment and the Word of God (<a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a>, <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>). The imagery of a sharp sword indicates precision and effectiveness, suggesting that the speaker's words will be penetrating and decisive. This can be seen as a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, whose teachings and proclamations cut through falsehood and reveal truth (<a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16</a>). The sharpness of the sword also implies the ability to discern and judge, reflecting the divine wisdom and authority bestowed upon the servant.<p><b>He hid Me in the shadow of His hand.</b><br>This phrase conveys protection and divine care. The imagery of being hidden in the shadow of God's hand suggests a place of safety and security, indicating that the servant is under God's protection until the appointed time for his mission. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, shadows were often associated with protection from the harsh sun, symbolizing refuge and shelter. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who was protected and guided by God throughout His earthly ministry until the time of His crucifixion and resurrection (<a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a>, <a href="/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20</a>).<p><b>He made Me like a polished arrow;</b><br>The polished arrow signifies readiness and precision. In ancient warfare, arrows were carefully crafted and polished to ensure they flew straight and true. This imagery suggests that the servant is prepared and equipped for a specific purpose, with a mission that will be executed with accuracy and effectiveness. The polishing process implies refinement and preparation, indicating that the servant has been shaped and honed by God for His divine purpose. This can be connected to the life of Jesus, who was prepared and sent by God to accomplish the work of salvation (<a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a>, <a href="/john/17-4.htm">John 17:4</a>).<p><b>He hid Me in His quiver.</b><br>The quiver is a container for arrows, symbolizing readiness and potential. Being hidden in the quiver suggests that the servant is reserved for a specific time and purpose, awaiting the moment when God will deploy him. This reflects the idea of divine timing and the strategic planning of God in the unfolding of His redemptive plan. In the context of prophecy, this can be seen as a reference to the hidden years of Jesus' life before His public ministry began, indicating that He was kept in readiness until the appointed time to reveal His mission (<a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a>, <a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Mark 1:9-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a></b><br>This passage is part of the "Servant Songs" in Isaiah, which are prophetic descriptions of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The Servant is depicted as being prepared and protected by God for a specific mission.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The one who prepares and protects the Servant. He is the divine craftsman, shaping the Servant for His purposes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mouth_as_a_sharp_sword.htm">The Mouth as a Sharp Sword</a></b><br>Symbolizes the power and authority of the Servant's words, which are divinely inspired and effective in accomplishing God's will.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shadow_of_his_hand.htm">The Shadow of His Hand</a></b><br>Represents God's protection and concealment, indicating that the Servant is under divine care and guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_polished_arrow.htm">The Polished Arrow</a></b><br>Signifies the precision and readiness of the Servant to fulfill God's mission, being both prepared and hidden until the appointed time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a></b><br>Just as the Servant's mouth is like a sharp sword, believers are called to speak God's truth with authority and precision. Our words should be grounded in Scripture and used to edify and correct.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_preparation_and_timing.htm">Divine Preparation and Timing</a></b><br>God prepares His servants for specific tasks and missions. Like the polished arrow, we may be in a season of preparation, hidden until God's perfect timing for our mission is revealed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/protection_and_guidance.htm">Protection and Guidance</a></b><br>Trust in God's protection and guidance. Being hidden in the shadow of His hand signifies that we are under His care, even when we do not see the full picture of His plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/readiness_for_mission.htm">Readiness for Mission</a></b><br>As believers, we should be ready and willing to be used by God. Like the polished arrow, we must be prepared, spiritually sharp, and ready to be deployed for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_49.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 49</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ezekiel_35_conflict_with_other_scriptures.htm">Does Ezekiel 35 conflict with other scriptures that suggest different fates or timelines for Edom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_isaiah_38_8's_shadow_reversal_possible.htm">How is the reversal of the sun's shadow in Isaiah 38:8 scientifically plausible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/revelation_1_16__interpret_sword_image.htm">Revelation 1:16 - How should one interpret the sword coming out of Jesus' mouth, and does this literal image raise questions about the text's credibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_isaiah_38_7-8's_sign_metaphorical.htm">Could the sign in Isaiah 38:7-8 be metaphorical rather than an actual astronomical phenomenon?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/49.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">He hath made my mouth like a sharp sword.</span>--The words indicate at once the spiritual nature of the "Servant's" victories. It is his speech that wounds and heals, his words that go like winged arrows to their mark. The description finds an echo in <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm" title="For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.">Hebrews 4:12</a>; <a href="/revelation/1-16.htm" title="And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shines in his strength.">Revelation 1:16</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm" title="And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.">Revelation 19:15</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm" title="And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:">Ephesians 6:17</a>. The "shaft" is "polished," as piercing without impediment. It is "hid in the quiver," reserved, in the drama of the world's history, and in each crisis of the Servant's life, till the "hour was come," the appointed "fulness of time" (<a href="/john/2-4.htm" title="Jesus said to her, Woman, what have I to do with you? my hour is not yet come.">John 2:4</a>; <a href="/john/7-6.htm" title="Then Jesus said to them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always ready.">John 7:6</a>; <a href="/galatians/4-4.htm" title="But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,">Galatians 4:4</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/49.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He hath made my mouth like a sharp sword</span>. The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews says that "the Word of God" generally "is... sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow" (<a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>). Christian experience testifies that tiffs keen, searching, cutting power attaches in an especial way to the sayings of Jesus, which pierce the heart as no other words can do, and rankle in the soul, which is quite unable to forget them. The imagery recurs in the Revelation of St. John (<a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a>; <a href="/john/2-12.htm">John 2:12, 16</a>; <a href="/john/19-15.htm">John 19:15, 21</a>). <span class="cmt_word">In the shadow of his hand hath he hid me</span>. Either keeping him safe from the malice of his enemies, or reserving him until, "in the fulness of time," it would be fitting to reveal him to the world<span class="cmt_word">. And made me a polished shaft</span>, A weapon even keener than a sword, smoothed and polished, so as to make it pierce the deeper, and kept hid in God's quiver until the time came when it could be launched with most effect against the hearts of ungodly men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/49-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֤שֶׂם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·śem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(pî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a sharp</span><br /><span class="heb">חַדָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥad·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2299.htm">Strong's 2299: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sharp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sword;</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּחֶ֣רֶב</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḥe·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He hid me</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחְבִּיאָ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(heḥ·bî·’ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> </span><span class="str2">To withdraw, hide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the shadow</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6738.htm">Strong's 6738: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shadow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of His hand.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָד֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He made me</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְשִׂימֵ֙נִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·śî·mê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a polished</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּר֔וּר</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1305.htm">Strong's 1305: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clarify, examine, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arrow;</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחֵ֣ץ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2671.htm">Strong's 2671: </a> </span><span class="str2">A piercer, an arrow, a wound, thunderbolt, the shaft of a, spear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He hid</span><br /><span class="heb">הִסְתִּירָֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(his·tî·rā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5641.htm">Strong's 5641: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, conceal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me in His quiver.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַשְׁפָּת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’aš·pā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_827.htm">Strong's 827: </a> </span><span class="str2">A quiver (for arrows)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 49:2 And he has made my mouth like (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/49-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 49:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 49:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/49-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 49:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 49:3" /></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>