Isaiah 54:16

Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 54:16

BSB

Behold, I have created the craftsman who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its task; and I have created the destroyer to wreak havoc.

AKJV

Behold, I have created the smith that blows the coals in the fire, and that brings forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.

CPDV

Behold, I created the smith who fans the coals of the fire and produces an object by his work, and I have created the slayer who destroys.

ERV

Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the fire of coals, and bringeth forth a weapon for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.

NHEB

"Look, I have created the smith who blows the fire of coals, and brings forth a weapon for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.

SMT

Behold, I created the workman blowing the coals in the fire, and bringing forth a utensil for his work; and I created the destroyer to overthrow.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 54:16

BeholdIhavecreatedH1254VerbthesmithH2796Noun MasculinethatblowethH5301VerbthecoalsH6352Noun MasculineinthefireH784Noun FeminineandthatbringethforthH3318VerbaninstrumentH3627Noun MasculineforhisworkH4639Noun MasculineandIhavecreatedH1254VerbthewasterH7843VerbtodestroyH2254Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 54:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 54:16

Summary

God created both craftsmanship and destruction

Event

God created smith and destroyer

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC