Isaiah 11 · Verse 10

Isaiah 11:10

And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
Isaiah 11:10, King James Version

Isaiah 11:10 in other translations

BSBOn that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.
WEBIt will happen in that day that the nations will seek the root of Jesse, who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.
ASVAnd it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.
YLTAnd there hath been, in that day, A root of Jesse that is standing for an ensign of peoples, Unto him do nations seek, And his rest hath been--honour!
DARBYAnd in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, standing as a banner of the peoples: the nations shall seek it; and his resting-place shall be glory.
BBEAnd in that day, the eyes of the nations will be turned to the root of Jesse which will be lifted up as the flag of the peoples; and his resting-place will be glory.
WebsterAnd in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

What does Isaiah 11:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
10. root--rather, "shoot from the root" (compare Note, see on Is 11:1; Is 53:2; Re 5:5; 22:16). stand--permanently and prominently, as a banner lifted up to be the rallying point of an army or people (Is 5:26; Joh 12:32). the people--peoples, answering to "the Gentiles" in the parallel member. to it ... seek--diligently (Job 8:5). They shall give in their allegiance to the Divine King (Is 2:2; 60:5; Zec 2:11). Horsley translates, "Of Him shall the Gentiles inquire"; namely, in a religious sense, resort as to an oracle for consultation in difficulties" (Zec 14:16). Compare Ro 15:12, which quotes this passage, "In Him shall the Gentiles trust." rest--resting-place (Is 60:13; Psa 132:8, 14; Eze 43:7). The sanctuary in the temple of Jerusalem was "the resting-place of the ark and of Jehovah." So the glorious Church which is to be is described under the image of an oracle to which all nations shall resort, and which shall be filled with the visible glory of God.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 10 A root of Jesse, which shall stand etc. "The root of Jesse, which standeth," etc. - St. John hath taken this expression from Isaiah, Rev 5:5, and Rev 22:16, where Christ hath twice applied it to himself. Seven MSS. have עומד omed, standing, the present participle. Radix Isaei dicitur jam stare, et aliquantum stetisse, in signum populorum. - Vitringa. "The root of Jesse is said to stand, and for some time to have stood, for an ensign to the people." Which rightly explains either of the two readings. Psa 110:1-7 (note) is a good comment on this verse.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Isaiah 11:10-16
When the gospel should be publicly preached, the Gentiles would seek Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, and find rest of soul. When God's time is come for the deliverance of his people, mountains of opposition shall become plains before him. God can soon turn gloomy days into glorious ones. And while we expect the Lord to gather his ancient people, and bring them home to his church, also to bring in the fulness of the Gentiles, when all will be united in holy love, let us tread the highway of holiness he has made for his redeemed. Let us wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life, looking to him to prepare our way through death, that river which separates this world from the eternal world.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Isaiah 11:10 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְהָיָה֙ve.ha.Yahand it will beH1961
בַּיּ֣וֹםbai.Yomin the dayH3117
הַה֔וּאha.Hu'<the> thatH1931
שֹׁ֣רֶשׁSho.resh[the] root ofH8328
יִשַׁ֗יyi.ShaiJesseH3448
אֲשֶׁ֤ר'a.SherwhoH834
עֹמֵד֙'o.Med[will be] standingH5975
לְנֵ֣סle.Nesfor a standard ofH5251
עַמִּ֔ים'a.MimpeoplesH5971
אֵלָ֖יו'e.Lav<to> himH413
גּוֹיִ֣םgo.YimnationsH1471
יִדְרֹ֑שׁוּyid.Ro.shuthey will seekH1875
וְהָיְתָ֥הve.ha.ye.Tahand it will beH1961
מְנֻחָת֖וֹme.nu.cha.Toresting place hisH4496
כָּבֽוֹד\׃\ \פka.VodgloryH3519

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Cross references for Isaiah 11:10

  • Romans 15:9-12

    And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

  • Luke 2:32

    A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

  • Isaiah 11:1

    And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

  • Matthew 2:1-2

    Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

  • Matthew 12:21

    And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

  • John 12:32

    And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

  • Matthew 8:11

    And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

  • Isaiah 32:17-18

    And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

  • Acts 11:18

    When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

  • John 3:14-15

    And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

  • Matthew 11:28-30

    Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

  • Revelation 22:16

    I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
in that day.
1; 2:11; Ro 15:12; Re 22:16
which shall.
59:19; Ge 49:10; Joh 3:14,15; 12:32
to it shall.
60:3,5; 66:12,19; Mt 2:1,2; 8:11; 12:21; Lu 2:32; Joh 12:20,21
Ac 11:18; 26:17,18; 28:28; Ro 15:9-12
his rest.
32:17,18; 66:10-12; Ps 91:1,4; 116:7; Jer 6:16; Hag 2:9
Mt 11:28-30; 2Th 1:7-12; Heb 4:1,9-16; 1Pe 1:7-9; 5:10
glorious. Heb. glory.
Ps 149:5

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Context

  • Isaiah 11:9

    They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

  • Isaiah 11:10

    And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

  • Isaiah 11:11

    And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.

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Isaiah 11:10 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y acontecerá en aquel tiempo que la raíz de Isaí, la cual estará puesta por pendón á los pueblos, será buscada de las gentes; y su holganza será gloria.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et, en ce jour-là, il y aura une racine d’Isaï, se tenant là comme une bannière des peuples: les nations la rechercheront, et son repos sera gloire.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und es wird geschehen an jenem Tage: der Wurzelsproß Isais, welcher dasteht als Panier der Völker, nach ihm werden die Nationen fragen; und seine Ruhestätte wird Herrlichkeit sein.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		In die illa radix Jesse, qui stat in signum populorum, ipsum gentes deprecabuntur, et erit sepulchrum ejus gloriosum.