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still others will write on their hand, &#8216The LORD&#8217s,&#8217 and will take the name Israel. <a href="/nlt/isaiah/44.htm">New Living Translation</a> Some will proudly claim, ‘I belong to the LORD.’ Others will say, ‘I am a descendant of Jacob.’ Some will write the LORD’s name on their hands and will take the name of Israel as their own.” <a href="/esv/isaiah/44.htm">English Standard Version</a> This one will say, ‘I am the LORD’s,’ another will call on the name of Jacob, and another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and name himself by the name of Israel.” <a href="/bsb/isaiah/44.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.” <a href="/kjv/isaiah/44.htm">King James Bible</a> One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/44.htm">New King James Version</a> One will say, ‘I am the LORD’s’; Another will call himself by the name of Jacob; Another will write with his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ And name himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “This one will say, ‘I am the LORD’S’; And that one will call on the name of Jacob; And another will write on his hand, ‘Belonging to the LORD,’ And will give himself Israel’s name with honor. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/44.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220This one will say, &#8216I am the LORD&#8217S’ And that one will call on the name of Jacob; And another will write on his hand, &#8216Belonging to the LORD,&#8217 And will name Israel&#8217s name with honor. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “This one will say, ‘I am the LORD’S’; And that one will call on the name of Jacob; And another will write on his hand, ‘Belonging to the LORD,’ And will name Israel’s name with honor. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> This one will say, ‘I am Yahweh’s’; And this one will call on the name of Jacob; And this one will write on his hand, ‘Belonging to Yahweh,’ And will name Israel’s name with honor. <a href="/amp/isaiah/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “One will say, ‘I am the LORD’S’; And another will name himself after Jacob; And another will write on his hand, ‘I am the LORD’S,’ And be called by the [honorable] name of Israel. <a href="/csb/isaiah/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This one will say, ‘I am the LORD’s’; another will use the name of Jacob; still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and take on the name of Israel.” <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This one will say, &#8216I am the LORD&#8217s; another will call himself by the name of Jacob; still another will write on his hand, &#8216The LORD&#8217s,&#8217 and name himself by the name of Israel.&#8221 <a href="/asv/isaiah/44.htm">American Standard Version</a> One shall say, I am Jehovah's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto Jehovah, and surname himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/cev/isaiah/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They will worship me and become my people. They will write my name on the back of their hands. <a href="/erv/isaiah/44.htm">English Revised Version</a> One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One person will say, "I belong to the LORD." Another will call on the name of Jacob. Another will write on his hand, "The LORD's," and he will adopt the name of Israel. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/44.htm">Good News Translation</a> "One by one, people will say, 'I am the LORD's.' They will come to join the people of Israel. They each will mark the name of the LORD on their arms and call themselves one of God's people." <a href="/isv/isaiah/44.htm">International Standard Version</a> One will say, 'I belong to the LORD,' and another will call himself by the name of Jacob; still another will have written on his hand, 'the LORD's,' and will adopt the name of Israel." <a href="/msb/isaiah/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> One will say, ?I belong to the LORD,? another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ?The LORD?s,? and will take the name of Israel.? <a href="/net/isaiah/44.htm">NET Bible</a> One will say, 'I belong to the LORD,' and another will use the name 'Jacob.' One will write on his hand, 'The LORD's,' and use the name 'Israel.'" <a href="/nheb/isaiah/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> One will say, 'I am the LORD's;' and another will be called by the name of Jacob; and another will write with his hand 'to the LORD,' and honor the name of Israel." <a href="/wbt/isaiah/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand to the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/web/isaiah/44.htm">World English Bible</a> One will say, ‘I am Yahweh’s.’ Another will be called by the name of Jacob; and another will write with his hand ‘to Yahweh,’ and honor the name of Israel.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> This [one] says, For I [am] YHWH’s, "" And this calls [himself] by the name of Jacob, "" And this [one] writes [with] his hand, For YHWH, "" And surnames himself by the name of Israel.” <a href="/ylt/isaiah/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> This one saith, For Jehovah I am, And this calleth himself by the name of Jacob, And this one writeth with his hand, 'For Jehovah,' and by the name of Israel surnameth himself. <a href="/slt/isaiah/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> This shall say, I to Jehovah; and this shall call in the name of Jacob; and this shall write his hand to Jehovah, and he shall address in the name of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> One shall say: I am the Lord's, and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob, and another shall subscribe with his hand, To the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> This one will say, “I am the Lord’s,” and that one will call himself by the name of Jacob, and yet another will write with his hand, “For the Lord,” and he will take the name Israel. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/44.htm">New American Bible</a> One shall say, “I am the LORD’s,” another shall be named after Jacob, And this one shall write on his hand, “The LORD’s,” and receive the name Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This one will say, “I am the LORD’s,” another will be called by the name of Jacob, yet another will write on the hand, “The LORD’s,” and adopt the name of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand to the LORD and surname himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> This one will say, “I am of LORD JEHOVAH”, and this one will call on the name of Yaqob, and this one the hand LORD JEHOVAH will write, and in the name of Israel he will be named<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> One shall say: 'I am the LORD'S'; And another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; And another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, And surname himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/sep/isaiah/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> One shall say, I am God's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall write with his hand, I am God's, and shall call himself by the name of Israel. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/44-5.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=9687" 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/44.htm">The LORD has Chosen Israel</a> …4They will sprout among the grass like willows by flowing streams. 5<a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">One</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">will say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">‘I belong</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: wə·zeh (Conj-w:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">another</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: yiq·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">will call himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ḇə·šêm- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">by the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">of Jacob,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: wə·zeh (Conj-w:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">and still another</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: yiḵ·tōḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">will write</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">on his hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">‘The LORD’s,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/3655.htm" title="3655: yə·ḵan·neh (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To title, give an epithet. A primitive root; to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize.">and will take</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·ḇə·šêm (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.”</a> 6Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.…<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="/romans/14-8.htm">Romans 14:8</a> If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19-20</a> Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. <a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a> And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm">2 Corinthians 1:22</a> placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come. <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a> The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name. <a href="/revelation/7-3.htm">Revelation 7:3</a> “Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have placed a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” <a href="/revelation/14-1.htm">Revelation 14:1</a> Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Father’s name written on their foreheads. <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— <a href="/acts/2-39.htm">Acts 2:39</a> This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/galatians/6-17.htm">Galatians 6:17</a> From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a> Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” <a href="/deuteronomy/26-18.htm">Deuteronomy 26:18-19</a> And today the LORD has proclaimed that you are His people and treasured possession as He promised, that you are to keep all His commandments, / that He will set you high in praise and name and honor above all the nations He has made, and that you will be a holy people to the LORD your God, as He has promised. <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a> “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. <a href="/ezekiel/36-28.htm">Ezekiel 36:28</a> Then you will live in the land that I gave your forefathers; you will be My people, and I will be your God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand to the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.I am<a href="/deuteronomy/26-17.htm">Deuteronomy 26:17-19</a> Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice: … <a href="/psalms/116-16.htm">Psalm 116:16</a> O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.<a href="/jeremiah/50-5.htm">Jeremiah 50:5</a> They shall ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, Come, and let us join ourselves to the LORD in a perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten.subscribe<a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a> And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.<a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1-29</a> Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, … <a href="/2_corinthians/8-5.htm">2 Corinthians 8:5</a> And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.the name<a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Galatians 6:16</a> And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/7-10.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-1.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-20.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-15.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-2.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-19.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-19.htm">LORD's</a> <a href="/songs/4-7.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Subscribe</a> <a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-8.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/18-4.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-12.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-4.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-21.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-8.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-14.htm">LORD's</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Subscribe</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-4.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-30.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 44</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/44-1.htm">God comforts the church with his promises</a> 7. <a href="/isaiah/44-7.htm">The vanity of idols</a> 9. <a href="/isaiah/44-9.htm">And folly of idol makers</a> 21. <a href="/isaiah/44-21.htm">He exhorts to praise God for his redemption and omnipotence</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/44.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/44.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ This phrase reflects a personal declaration of faith and allegiance to God. In the context of Isaiah, it signifies a future time when individuals will openly profess their commitment to Yahweh. This is significant in the historical context of Israel, where idolatry was prevalent, and such a declaration would mark a return to monotheistic worship. The phrase also echoes the covenant relationship between God and His people, reminiscent of the declarations found in <a href="/deuteronomy/26-17.htm">Deuteronomy 26:17-18</a>, where Israel affirms their identity as God's chosen people. This personal identification with the LORD can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament concept of being "in Christ" (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a>).another will call himself by the name of Jacob, Here, the reference to Jacob signifies a connection to the patriarchal heritage of Israel. Jacob, later named Israel, is a central figure in the history of the Jewish people, and calling oneself by his name implies an embrace of this heritage and identity. This phrase suggests a restoration of national identity and pride in being part of God's chosen people. It also points to the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs, as seen in <a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-15</a>, where God reaffirms His covenant with Jacob. This identification with Jacob can be seen as a type of spiritual rebirth, aligning with the New Testament theme of being born again (<a href="/john/3-3.htm">John 3:3</a>).and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ Writing on the hand symbolizes a permanent and visible mark of ownership and dedication. In ancient cultures, slaves or servants might bear the mark of their master, indicating to whom they belonged. This imagery suggests a voluntary and public declaration of belonging to God. It parallels the practice of binding God's commandments on one's hand as a sign of devotion, as instructed in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-8.htm">Deuteronomy 6:8</a>. This act of writing "The LORD's" on one's hand can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament concept of being sealed with the Holy Spirit (<a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13</a>), indicating God's ownership and protection.and will take the name of Israel.” Taking the name of Israel signifies a full acceptance of the identity and mission of God's people. Israel, meaning "God prevails," is not just a national identity but a spiritual one, representing those who strive with God and are part of His redemptive plan. This phrase indicates a future gathering and unification of God's people, transcending ethnic and national boundaries, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a>. It also foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles into the spiritual Israel, as seen in <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a>, where Paul speaks of Gentiles being grafted into the olive tree of Israel. This reflects the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The patriarch whose name was changed to Israel, representing the nation of Israel and God's chosen people. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation descended from Jacob, chosen by God to be His people and to bear His name. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophet_isaiah.htm">The Prophet Isaiah</a> The author of the book, a major prophet in the Old Testament who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_god.htm">The People of God</a> Those who identify themselves as belonging to the LORD, whether by birthright or by faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_god.htm">Identity in God</a> Belonging to the LORD is a profound declaration of identity. As believers, we are called to publicly and privately affirm our allegiance to God. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_heritage.htm">Spiritual Heritage</a> Identifying with Jacob and Israel signifies embracing the spiritual heritage and promises given to God's people. This includes living out the values and mission of God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/p/public_declaration_of_faith.htm">Public Declaration of Faith</a> Writing "The LORD’s" on one's hand symbolizes a visible and permanent commitment to God. Believers are encouraged to live out their faith boldly and visibly in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The passage highlights the diversity within the people of God, as individuals express their belonging in different ways. This diversity should be celebrated within the unity of the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a> The act of taking the name of Israel signifies entering into a covenant relationship with God, which involves both privileges and responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_44.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 44</a> <a href="/q/is_porn_called_a_sin_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'House of Jacob' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_israel's_other_names.htm">What are the different names for Israel?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_56_6-7_fit_earlier_covenants.htm">How does Isaiah 56:6-7 reconcile with verses that depict Israel's exclusive covenant in earlier chapters of Isaiah?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_lord_is_one'_signify.htm">What does 'The Lord is One' signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/44.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) One shall say, I am the Lord's.--The words paint, like <a href="/context/psalms/87-4.htm" title="I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.">Psalm 87:4-5</a>, the eagerness of heathen proselytes to attach themselves to Israel. The forms of adhesion rise in emphasis: (1) the convert declares himself to belong to Jehovah; (2) he calls upon the name of Jacob; (3) he writes upon his hand, To Jehovah!--brands himself, as it were, as His servant (comp. <a href="/ezekiel/9-4.htm" title="And the LORD said to him, Go through the middle of the city, through the middle of Jerusalem, and set a mark on the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the middle thereof.">Ezekiel 9:4</a>), as showing that the prohibition of idolatrous marks (<a href="/leviticus/19-28.htm" title="You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks on you: I am the LORD.">Leviticus 19:28</a>) did not exclude this; and see also <a href="/revelation/7-3.htm" title="Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.">Revelation 7:3</a>; <a href="/revelation/9-4.htm" title="And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.">Revelation 9:4</a>; (4) he takes the name of Israel in addition to his own as a title of honour.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/44.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - One shall say, I am the Lord's, etc. There shall be an influx of proselytes. Instead of the heathen nations looking scornfully on, and uttering gibes and jeers (<a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7</a>) at Israel's fall, on seeing Israel's rise they shall be anxious to have a part in it, and shall hasten to enrol themselves among the worshippers of Jehovah. "One shall say, I am Jehovah's," - while "another shall proclaim the name of Jacob," as that in which he glories; and a third "shall write on his hand, (I am) Jehovah's, and take as a surname the name of Israel." It was usual among the heathen nations to mark the name of a god upon the bodies of persons specially devoted to him (Herod., 2:113; 7:235); and, though the practice was forbidden to Israelites (<a href="/leviticus/19-28.htm">Leviticus 19:28</a>), it might naturally continue in use among semi-heathen proselytes. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/44-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>One זֶ֤ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that will say, יֹאמַר֙ (yō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘I [belong] אָ֔נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I to the LORD,’ לַֽיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel another וְזֶ֖ה (wə·zeh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that will call יִקְרָ֣א (yiq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read himself by the name בְשֵֽׁם־ (ḇə·šêm-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of Jacob, יַעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc and still another וְזֶ֗ה (wə·zeh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that will write יִכְתֹּ֤ב (yiḵ·tōḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> To grave, to write on his hand, יָדוֹ֙ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand ‘The LORD’s,’ לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and will take יְכַנֶּֽה׃ (yə·ḵan·neh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3655.htm">Strong's 3655: </a> To address by an additional name, to eulogize the name וּבְשֵׁ֥ם (ū·ḇə·šêm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of Israel.” יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-5.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 44:5 One will say 'I am Yahweh's (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/44-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 44:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 44:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 44:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 44:6" /></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>