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Isaiah 57:19

I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.

KJV

Creavi fructum labiorum pacem ; pacem ei qui longe est et qui prope, dixit Dominus, et sanavi eum.

Vulgate

εἰρήνην ἐπ’ εἰρήνην τοῖς μακρὰν καὶ τοῖς ἐγγὺς οὖσιν. καὶ εἶπεν Κύριος Ἰάσομαι αὐτούς·

LXX

I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.

ASV

בּוֹרֵ֖א נוב נִ֣יב שְׂפָתָ֑יִם שָׁל֨וֹם שָׁל֜וֹם לָ/רָח֧וֹק וְ/לַ/קָּר֛וֹב אָמַ֥ר יְהוָ֖ה וּ/רְפָאתִֽי/ו

Hebrew

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In the original Hebrew

9 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

י
y
noun · 177×
יְהוָ֖ה
yhvh
proper_noun · 6455×
יֹּ֣אמֶר
y'mr
verb · 5290×
ם
m
verb · 53×
ם
m
verb · 69×
נוב
nvb
noun · 3×
קָר֥וֹב
qrvb
adjective · 75×
רָח֑וֹק
rchvq
adjective · 84×
שָׁלֽוֹם
shlvm
noun · 235×

Intertextual echoes

Quoted or echoed by 1 later passage.

  • Eph 2:17 · paraphrase
    "And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh."
    Isaiah: peace to those far and near — Paul on Jew-Gentile reconciliation

Themes

Historic Christian voices

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 1Kgs 22:8 — And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil.
  • 2Cor 5:20 — Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
  • 2Kgs 9:22 — And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?
  • Acts 2:39 — For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
  • Acts 2:39 — For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
  • Acts 10:36 — The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
  • Col 3:15 — And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
  • Col 4:3 — Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
  • Eph 2:13 — But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
  • Eph 2:17 — And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
  • Eph 6:19 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
  • Exod 4:11 — And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?
  • Gen 27:21 — And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.
  • Heb 13:15 — By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
  • Heb 13:15 — By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
  • Hos 14:2 — Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
  • Isa 6:7 — And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
  • Isa 26:3 — Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
  • Isa 27:5 — Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.
  • Isa 32:17 — And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
  • Isa 49:1 — Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.
  • Job 22:21 — Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
  • John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
  • Luke 1:79 — To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
  • Luke 2:14 — Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
  • Luke 2:14 — Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
  • Luke 10:5 — And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
  • Luke 10:5 — And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
  • Luke 21:15 — For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
  • Matt 10:13 — And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
  • Num 6:26 — The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
  • Phil 4:7 — And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
  • Prov 3:2 — For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
  • Prov 3:17 — Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
  • Prov 18:21 — Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
  • Ps 85:8 — I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
  • Ps 119:155 — Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
  • Rom 5:1 — Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
  • Rom 10:8 — But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
  • Rom 10:15 — And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!