Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Remember these things, Jacob, for you, Israel, are my servant. I have made you, you are my servant; Israel, I will not forget you. New Living Translation “Pay attention, O Jacob, for you are my servant, O Israel. I, the LORD, made you, and I will not forget you. English Standard Version Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant; I formed you; you are my servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. Berean Standard Bible Remember these things, O Jacob, for you are My servant, O Israel. I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you. Berean Literal Bible Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are My servant. I have formed you, you are My servant, O Israel; you will not be forgotten by Me. King James Bible Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. New King James Version “Remember these, O Jacob, And Israel, for you are My servant; I have formed you, you are My servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me! New American Standard Bible “Remember these things, Jacob, And Israel, for you are My servant; I have formed you, you are My servant, Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me. NASB 1995 “Remember these things, O Jacob, And Israel, for you are My servant; I have formed you, you are My servant, O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me. NASB 1977 “Remember these things, O Jacob, And Israel, for you are My servant; I have formed you, you are My servant, O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me. Legacy Standard Bible “Remember these things, O Jacob, And Israel, for you are My servant; I have formed you, you are My servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me. Amplified Bible “Remember [the foolishness of] these things, O Jacob And Israel, for you are My servant! I formed you, you are My servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me. Berean Annotated Bible Remember these things, O Jacob (he grasps the heel), for you are My servant, O Israel (he wrestles with God). I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you. Christian Standard Bible Remember these things, Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant; I formed you, you are my servant; Israel, you will never be forgotten by me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Remember these things, Jacob, and Israel, for you are My servant; I formed you, you are My servant; Israel, you will never be forgotten by Me. American Standard Version Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. Contemporary English Version People of Israel, you are my servant, so remember all of this. Israel, I created you, and you are my servant. I won't forget you. English Revised Version Remember these things, O Jacob; and Israel, for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Remember these things, Jacob: You are my servant, Israel. I formed you; you are my servant. Israel, I will not forget you. Good News Translation The LORD says, "Israel, remember this; remember that you are my servant. I created you to be my servant, and I will never forget you. International Standard Version "Remember these things, Jacob, Israel, for you are my servant. I have formed you; you are a servant to me. Israel, you must not mislead me. NET Bible Remember these things, O Jacob, O Israel, for you are my servant. I formed you to be my servant; O Israel, I will not forget you! New Heart English Bible Remember these things, Jacob and Israel; for you are my servant. I have formed you. You are my servant. Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. Webster's Bible Translation Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten by me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleRemember these things, O Jacob, for you are My servant, O Israel. I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you. World English Bible Remember these things, Jacob and Israel, for you are my servant. I have formed you. You are my servant. Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Remember these, O Jacob, and Israel, "" For you [are] My servant, "" I formed you, you [are] a servant to Me, "" O Israel, you do not forget Me. Berean Literal Bible Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are My servant. I have formed you, you are My servant, O Israel; you will not be forgotten by Me. Young's Literal Translation Remember these, O Jacob, and Israel, For My servant thou art, I formed thee, a servant to Me thou art, O Israel, thou dost not forget Me. Smith's Literal Translation Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I formed thee; a servant to me: thou Israel shalt not forget me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRemember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for thou art my servant. I have formed thee, thou art my servant, O Israel, forget me not. Catholic Public Domain Version Remember these things, O Jacob, O Israel. For you are my servant. I have formed you. You are my servant, Israel. Do not forget me. New American Bible Remember these things, Jacob, Israel, for you are my servant! I formed you, a servant to me; Israel, you shall never be forgotten by me: New Revised Standard Version Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant; I formed you, you are my servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRemember these things, O Jacob and Israel, for you are my servant; I have formed you; you are my servant; O Israel, from henceforth forget me not. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Remember these things, Yaqob and Israel, that you are my Servant. I have formed you a Servant for myself, therefore, Israel, you shall not forget me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Remember these things, O Jacob, And Israel, for thou art My servant; I have formed thee, thou art Mine own servant; O Israel, thou shouldest not forget Me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Remember these things, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant; I have formed thee to be my servant: and do thou, Israel, not forget me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem to Be Restored21Remember these things, O Jacob, for you are My servant, O Israel. I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you. 22I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.… Cross References Remember these things, O Jacob, Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. Psalm 77:11 I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. Psalm 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— for you are My servant, O Israel. Isaiah 49:3 He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.” Isaiah 41:8-9 “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. Isaiah 43:10 “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. I have made you, Deuteronomy 32:6 Is this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you? Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! Psalm 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. and you are My servant; Jeremiah 30:10 As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. Jeremiah 46:27 But you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. Leviticus 25:55 For the Israelites are My servants. They are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God. O Israel, I will never forget you. Isaiah 49:15-16 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! / Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me. Deuteronomy 4:31 For the LORD your God is a merciful God; He will not abandon you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers, which He swore to them by oath. Psalm 94:14 For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage. Isaiah 46:3-4 “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been sustained from the womb, carried along since birth. / Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. Treasury of Scripture Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for you are my servant: I have formed you; you are my servant: O Israel, you shall not be forgotten of me. remember Isaiah 42:23 Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come? Isaiah 46:8,9 Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors… Deuteronomy 4:9,23 Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons; … thou art Isaiah 44:1,2 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: … Isaiah 41:8,9 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend… Isaiah 43:1,7,15 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine… thou shalt Isaiah 49:15,16 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee… Romans 11:28,29 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes… Jump to Previous Ber Forget Forgotten Formed Israel Jacob Mind Remember Servant ShouldestJump to Next Ber Forget Forgotten Formed Israel Jacob Mind Remember Servant ShouldestIsaiah 44 1. God comforts the church with his promises7. The vanity of idols 9. And folly of idol makers 21. He exhorts to praise God for his redemption and omnipotence Remember these things, O Jacob This phrase calls the people of Israel to recall God's past actions and promises. "Jacob" refers to the patriarch whose name was changed to Israel, symbolizing the entire nation. The call to "remember" is significant in the Hebrew tradition, emphasizing the importance of recalling God's faithfulness and covenant. This is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where remembrance is tied to obedience and faithfulness (Deuteronomy 8:2). for you are My servant, O Israel I have made you and you are My servant O Israel, I will never forget you Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobRepresents the patriarch Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel. He is a symbol of the nation of Israel and God's chosen people. 2. Israel Refers to the descendants of Jacob, the nation chosen by God to be His people. It is both a person and a collective identity for the Jewish people. 3. God's Covenant The ongoing relationship and promises made by God to the people of Israel, emphasizing His faithfulness and their role as His servants. Teaching Points Identity in GodRecognize that, like Israel, believers are chosen and called to serve God. Our identity is rooted in being His servants. God's Faithfulness Trust in God's promise that He will not forget His people. His faithfulness is unwavering, even when we falter. Call to Remember Reflect on the importance of remembering God's past deeds and promises. This remembrance strengthens faith and commitment. Servanthood Embrace the role of a servant, understanding that serving God is a privilege and a calling for all believers. Covenant Relationship Appreciate the covenant relationship with God, which is based on His grace and our response in faith and obedience. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 44:21?2. How does Isaiah 44:21 encourage us to remember God's faithfulness in our lives? 3. What does "I have formed you" reveal about God's role in creation? 4. How can we apply "you will not be forgotten by Me" daily? 5. Connect Isaiah 44:21 with another verse about God's remembrance of His people. 6. How does Isaiah 44:21 inspire trust in God's promises and care for us? 7. How does Isaiah 44:21 affirm God's relationship with Israel? 8. What historical context surrounds Isaiah 44:21? 9. How does Isaiah 44:21 reflect God's promise of redemption? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 44? 11. How does Isaiah 56:6-7 reconcile with verses that depict Israel's exclusive covenant in earlier chapters of Isaiah? 12. How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)? 13. Numbers 23:8-10: How credible is it that a pagan prophet blesses Israel despite a king's demand to curse them, considering other biblical narratives? 14. In Isaiah 49:3, the servant is called 'Israel,' but elsewhere seems a single individual--does this create an internal inconsistency? What Does Isaiah 44:21 Mean Remember these things, O Jacob• God has just exposed the folly of idolatry (Isaiah 44:9-20). Now He pauses and tells His people to “remember.” • Scripture often calls God’s people to look back so they can move forward: “Remember the LORD your God” (Deuteronomy 8:2) and “forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2). • Remembering is an act of faith. By recalling God’s past faithfulness, Israel can resist present temptations and fears (Psalm 106:7; Revelation 2:5). for you are My servant, O Israel • Identity follows memory. Israel is not just any nation; she is the LORD’s servant, chosen and set apart (Isaiah 41:8-9; Exodus 19:6). • Servanthood here is honorable, rooted in covenant love, not bondage. Jesus later said, “I no longer call you servants … but friends” (John 15:15), showing the ultimate dignity God gives His people. • Knowing we belong to Him frees us from serving lesser masters (Galatians 1:10). I have made you, and you are My servant • God reminds Israel that He is Creator and therefore Owner (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 100:3). Their existence, calling, and future rest entirely on His initiative (Isaiah 43:1). • Because He “made” them, He also equips them. Think of Jeremiah being formed in the womb for prophetic service (Jeremiah 1:5) or the church being created in Christ for good works (Ephesians 2:10). • This line silences self-doubt: the One who crafts the vessel assigns its purpose (Romans 9:20-21). O Israel, I will never forget you • Human memory fades, but God’s does not. Even a nursing mother may forget her child, “Yet I will not forget you” (Isaiah 49:15-16). • His promise echoes through Scripture: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). • When exile, hardship, or personal failure makes us feel forgotten, this pledge stands sure, secured by the unchanging character of God (Malachi 3:6; Lamentations 3:22-23). summary Isaiah 44:21 is a tender four-fold reminder: recall God’s mighty acts, rest in your God-given identity, remember He both created and commissioned you, and trust that His commitment is unbreakable. The verse anchors weary hearts to the immutable faithfulness of the LORD, inviting us to live each day in confident, obedient service to the One who will never forget His own. (21) Remember these.--Better, these things--i.e., the whole argument against idolatry. In contrast with the blind worshippers of idols, Israel is addressed in its ideal character as the "servant of Jehovah" with all the emphasis of iteration.Thou shalt not be forgotten of me.--The LXX., Vulg., and some other versions take the verb as middle, thou shalt not forget, but the evidence for the passive sense preponderates, to say nothing of its greater fitness in connection with the next verse, and its bearing upon complaints like those of Isaiah 40:27; Isaiah 49:14. Verses 21-28. - ISRAEL ONCE MORE PROMISED DELIVERANCE, AND THE DELIVERER MENTIONED BY NAME. Israel, having been exhorted never to forget the impotency of idols (ver. 21), is promised forgiveness and deliverance (vers. 21, 22). Then, heaven and earth are called upon to join in rejoicing over the announcement (ver. 23). Finally, in a noble burst of poetry, God is represented as solemnly declaring his intention of frustrating all the false sayings of the soothsayers concerning his people, and accomplishing their restoration to their own land, and the rebuilding of their temple through the instrumentality of Cyrus (vers. 24-28). Verse 21. - Remember these; rather, remember these things; i.e. the futility of idols and the folly of the idol-worshippers. For thou art my servant. Therefore bound to worship me, and not the idols (comp. Isaiah 41:8; vers. 1, 2). I have formed thee (so also in Isaiah 43:1, 21; vers. 2, 24). The duty of absolute unquestioning obedience seems contained in the relation of that which is formed to that which has formed it. On the other hand, it may be assumed that he who has formed a thing will have a constant care of it and regard for it - that at any rate he will not "forget" it.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Rememberזְכָר־ (zə·ḵār-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male these things, אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those O Jacob, יַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are My servant, עַבְדִּי־ (‘aḇ·dî-) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant O Israel. וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (wə·yiś·rā·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc I have made you; יְצַרְתִּ֤יךָ (yə·ṣar·tî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3335: To mould into a, form, as a, potter, to determine you אַ֔תָּה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are My servant; עֶֽבֶד־ (‘e·ḇeḏ-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant O Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc [I] will never לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no forget [you]. תִנָּשֵֽׁנִי׃ (ṯin·nā·šê·nî) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5382: To forget, to neglect, to remit, remove Links Isaiah 44:21 NIVIsaiah 44:21 NLT Isaiah 44:21 ESV Isaiah 44:21 NASB Isaiah 44:21 KJV Isaiah 44:21 BibleApps.com Isaiah 44:21 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 44:21 Chinese Bible Isaiah 44:21 French Bible Isaiah 44:21 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 44:21 Remember these things Jacob and Israel (Isa Isi Is) |
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