Isaiah 49:21

Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 49:21

BSB
Then you will say in your heart, 'Who has begotten these for me? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled and rejected. So who has reared them? Look, I was left all alone, so where did they come from?'"
AKJV
Then shall you say in your heart, Who has begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who has brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been?
CPDV
And you will say in your heart: "Who has conceived them? I was barren and unable to give birth. I was taken away and held captive. And so, who has raised them? I was destitute and alone. And so, where have they been?"
ERV
Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have been bereaved of my children, and am solitary, an exile, and wandering to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where were they?
NHEB
Then you will say in your heart, 'Who has conceived these for me, since I have been bereaved of my children, and am solitary, an exile, and wandering back and forth? Who has brought up these? Look, I was left alone; these, where were they?'"
SMT
And thou saidst in thy heart, Who begat these to me, and I being bereaved and barren, an exile, and departing? and who caused these to grow? Behold, I was left alone; they, where were they?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 49:21

ThenshaltthousayH559VerbinthineheartH3824Noun MasculineWhohathbegottenH3205VerbmetheseseeingIhavelostmychildrenH7921VerbandamdesolateH1565AdjectiveacaptiveH1540VerbandremovingtoandfroH5493VerbandwhohathbroughtupH1431VerbtheseBeholdIwasleftH7604VerbalonethesewhereH375hadtheybeen

Commentary for Isaiah 49:21

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Overview of Isaiah 49:21
Summary
Zion amazed by unexpected restoration of children
Place
Zion
Event
Zion amazed at restoration
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Promise