Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. New Living Translation You will be called priests of the LORD, ministers of our God. You will feed on the treasures of the nations and boast in their riches. English Standard Version but you shall be called the priests of the LORD; they shall speak of you as the ministers of our God; you shall eat the wealth of the nations, and in their glory you shall boast. Berean Standard Bible But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ will be called the priests of YHWH, to you⁺ they will speak as servants of our God: You⁺ will eat the riches of the nations, and in their glory you⁺ will boast. King James Bible But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. New King James Version But you shall be named the priests of the LORD, They shall call you the servants of our God. You shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, And in their glory you shall boast. New American Standard Bible But you will be called the priests of the LORD; You will be spoken of as ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, And you will boast in their riches. NASB 1995 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; You will be spoken of as ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, And in their riches you will boast. NASB 1977 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; You will be spoken of as ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, And in their riches you will boast. Legacy Standard Bible But you will be called the priests of Yahweh; You will be spoken of as ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, And in their glories you will boast. Amplified Bible But you shall be called the priests of the LORD; People will speak of you as the ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, And you will boast of their riches. Berean Annotated Bible But you⁺ will be called the priests of the LORD {YHWH}; they will speak of you⁺ as ministers of our God {Elohenu}; you⁺ will feed on the wealth of nations, and you⁺ will boast in their riches. Christian Standard Bible But you will be called the LORD’s priests; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will eat the wealth of the nations, and you will boast in their riches. Holman Christian Standard Bible But you will be called the LORD’s priests; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will eat the wealth of the nations, and you will boast in their riches. American Standard Version But ye shall be named the priests of Jehovah; men shall call you the ministers of our God: ye shall eat the wealth of the nations, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. Contemporary English Version But they themselves will be priests and servants of the LORD our God. The treasures of the nations will belong to them, and they will be famous. English Revised Version But ye shall be named the priests of the LORD: men shall call you the ministers of our God: ye shall eat the wealth of the nations, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will be called the priests of the LORD. You will be called the servants of our God. You will consume the wealth of the nations. You will boast in their splendor. Good News Translation And you will be known as the priests of the LORD, The servants of our God. You will enjoy the wealth of the nations And be proud that it is yours. International Standard Version But as for you, you will be called priests of the LORD, and you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of the nations, and you will boast about their riches. NET Bible You will be called, 'the LORD's priests, servants of our God.' You will enjoy the wealth of nations and boast about the riches you receive from them. New Heart English Bible But you shall be named the priests of the LORD; men will call you the ministers of our God: you will eat the wealth of the nations, and you will boast in their glory. Webster's Bible Translation But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. World English Bible But you will be called Yahweh’s priests. Men will call you the servants of our God. You will eat the wealth of the nations. You will boast in their glory. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you are called priests of YHWH, "" It is said of you [that you are] ministers of our God, "" You consume the strength of nations, "" And you boast yourselves in their glory. Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ will be called the priests of YHWH, to you⁺ they will speak as servants of our God: You⁺ will eat the riches of the nations, and in their glory you⁺ will boast. Young's Literal Translation And ye are called 'Priests of Jehovah,' 'Ministers of our God,' is said of you, The strength of nations ye consume, And in their honour ye do boast yourselves. Smith's Literal Translation And ye shall be called the priests of Jehovah, serving our God; he shall say to you, Ye shall eat the strength of the nations, and ye shall take place in their honor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut you shall be called the priests of the Lord: to you it shall be said: Ye ministers of our God: you shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and you shall pride yourselves in their glory. Catholic Public Domain Version But you yourselves will be called the priests of the Lord. It will be said to you, “You are the ministers of our God.” You will eat from the strength of the Gentiles, and you will pride yourself on their glory. New American Bible You yourselves shall be called “Priests of the LORD,” “Ministers of our God” you shall be called. You shall eat the wealth of the nations and in their riches you will boast. New Revised Standard Version but you shall be called priests of the LORD, you shall be named ministers of our God; you shall enjoy the wealth of the nations, and in their riches you shall glory. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you shall be named the priests of the LORD; men shall call you the ministers of our God; you shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall you boast yourselves. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall be called the Priests of LORD JEHOVAH and the ministers of our God. It will be said to you: “You will eat the wealth of the Gentiles, and in their glory you shall boast yourselves” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But ye shall be named the priests of the LORD, Men shall call you the ministers of our God; Ye shall eat the wealth of the nations, And in their splendour shall ye revel. Brenton Septuagint Translation But ye shall be called priests of the Lord, the ministers of God: ye shall eat the strength of nations, and shall be admired because of their wealth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Year of the LORD's Favor…5Strangers will stand and feed your flocks, and foreigners will be your plowmen and vinedressers. 6But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. 7Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.… Cross References But you will be called the priests of the LORD; Exodus 19:6 And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. they will speak of you as ministers of our God; Joel 2:17 Let the priests who minister before the LORD weep between the portico and the altar, saying, “Spare Your people, O LORD, and do not make Your heritage a reproach, an object of scorn among the nations. Why should they say among the peoples, ‘Where is their God?’” Jeremiah 33:21 then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne. Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. you will feed on the wealth of nations, Isaiah 60:16 You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. Isaiah 60:5 Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. Isaiah 60:11 Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. and you will boast in their riches. Psalm 49:6 They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. Jeremiah 9:23 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. Ezekiel 28:5 By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it. Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. Isaiah 66:21 “And I will select some of them as priests and Levites,” says the LORD. Treasury of Scripture But you shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: you shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall you boast yourselves. named Isaiah 60:17 For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness. Isaiah 66:21 And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD. Exodus 19:6 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel. called Ezekiel 14:11 That the house of Israel may go no more astray from me, neither be polluted any more with all their transgressions; but that they may be my people, and I may be their God, saith the Lord GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. ye shall eat Isaiah 23:18 And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. Isaiah 60:6-7,10,11,16 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD… Isaiah 66:12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees. Jump to Previous Boast Clothed Consume Eat Enter Feed Food Gentiles Glory Honour Ministers Nations Priests Revel Riches Servants Speak Splendour Wealth YourselvesJump to Next Boast Clothed Consume Eat Enter Feed Food Gentiles Glory Honour Ministers Nations Priests Revel Riches Servants Speak Splendour Wealth YourselvesIsaiah 61 1. The office of Christ4. The forwardness 7. And blessing of the faithful But you will be called the priests of the LORD; This phrase signifies a transformation in identity and role. In the Old Testament, the priesthood was limited to the tribe of Levi, specifically the descendants of Aaron. However, this prophecy extends the priestly role to a broader group, indicating a future where God's people collectively serve as priests. This aligns with the New Testament concept found in 1 Peter 2:9, where believers are described as a "royal priesthood." The role of a priest involves mediating between God and people, offering sacrifices, and teaching the law, which suggests a future where God's people are deeply involved in spiritual leadership and service. they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. Persons / Places / Events 1. Priests of the LORDRefers to those who are set apart to serve God, traditionally from the tribe of Levi in the Old Testament, but here it signifies a broader calling for God's people. 2. Ministers of our God Indicates a role of service and representation of God to others, emphasizing a spiritual leadership and responsibility. 3. Wealth of Nations Symbolizes the resources and blessings that will be available to God's people, indicating a reversal of fortunes and divine provision. 4. Isaiah The prophet who delivered this message, speaking to the people of Israel during a time of expectation for future restoration and blessing. 5. Israel The original audience of this prophecy, who were looking forward to a time of redemption and restoration after periods of exile and hardship. Teaching Points Priestly Identity in ChristAs believers, we are called to embrace our identity as priests, serving God and representing Him to the world. Service as Ministers Our role as ministers involves active service and dedication to God's purposes, impacting those around us with His love and truth. Divine Provision and Blessing Trust in God's provision, knowing that He will supply our needs and enable us to thrive spiritually and materially. Witness to the Nations Our lives should be a testimony to others, drawing them to the richness of life in Christ and the blessings of His kingdom. Spiritual Leadership Embrace the responsibility of spiritual leadership, guiding others in their faith journey and fostering a community centered on God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 61:6?2. How can we serve as "priests of the LORD" in our daily lives? 3. What does it mean to be "ministers of our God" today? 4. How does Isaiah 61:6 connect to 1 Peter 2:9's royal priesthood? 5. In what ways can we "feed on the wealth of nations"? 6. How can we apply the honor mentioned in Isaiah 61:6 to our community? 7. What does Isaiah 61:6 mean by "priests of the LORD" and "ministers of our God"? 8. How does Isaiah 61:6 relate to the concept of the priesthood of all believers? 9. In what ways does Isaiah 61:6 challenge traditional views of religious hierarchy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 61? 11. Is Jesus considered a prophet? 12. What is the meaning of Hebrews 4:16? 13. In Psalm 52:1, how can a 'mighty man' boast of evil if God's goodness is supposedly everlasting? 14. Isaiah 6:3-4 - Is there any scientific or historical evidence to support the temple shaking and filling with smoke in this vision? What Does Isaiah 61:6 Mean Priests of the LORD“But you will be called the priests of the LORD” (Isaiah 61:6a) • God promised Israel a priestly identity as early as Exodus 19:6: “you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests.” Isaiah reaffirms that calling and projects it into Messiah’s reign. • The priest’s role is to stand between God and people, offering worship and representing God’s character (Malachi 2:7). • In Christ, this calling overflows to all believers: “you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood” (1 Peter 2:5). Revelation 1:6 shows the ultimate fulfillment: Jesus “has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father.” • Taken literally, the verse promises national Israel a restored priestly function in the future kingdom, while offering a present spiritual reality for the church. Ministers of our God “they will speak of you as ministers of our God” (Isaiah 61:6b) • “Minister” points to active service. Paul embraces the term: “He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant” (2 Colossians 3:6). • Isaiah 66:21 foresees God taking even Gentiles “for priests and Levites,” showing worldwide acknowledgment of God’s servants. • Practical implications: – Serve in word and deed (1 Peter 4:10–11). – Display God’s compassion (Matthew 20:26–28). – Live so plainly for Christ that outsiders identify you as His minister (Acts 4:13). • The phrase assures that God’s people will be publicly recognized as His authorized representatives. Feeding on the wealth of nations “you will feed on the wealth of nations” (Isaiah 61:6c) • Isaiah pictures material abundance flowing to Zion (Isaiah 60:5–11). “The wealth of Egypt and merchandise of Cush” will come over (Isaiah 45:14). • Zechariah 14:14 and Revelation 21:24 echo the theme: nations bring their treasures to honor the King. • The language is literal—God will provide tangible resources for His people in the coming kingdom. Spiritually, believers today “share in the blessings of the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:23). • Feeding implies satisfaction, not greed. As Psalm 23:1 declares, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Boasting in their riches “and you will boast in their riches” (Isaiah 61:6d) • Biblical “boast” points to joyful exultation in what God has done. Jeremiah 9:24: “Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me.” • Psalm 106:5 links the idea with participating in the Lord’s gladness: “that I may share in the joy of Your chosen.” • When nations’ resources enhance God’s work, His people rightfully celebrate His provision—not human pride but worshipful gratitude (2 Colossians 10:17). • Ultimately, the riches gathered will spotlight the glory of the Redeemer (Revelation 5:12). summary Isaiah 61:6 promises God’s people a priestly status, visible ministry, abundant provision, and joyful celebration of His supplied riches. Literally fulfilled for restored Israel and spiritually applied to the church, the verse assures every believer that God equips, honors, and satisfies those who serve Him, turning all prosperity into praise of His matchless name. (6) But ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord . . .--This had been the original ideal of the nation's life (Exodus 19:6), forfeited for a time through the sins of the people (Exodus 28:1), to be fulfilled at last in the citizens of the new Jerusalem. (Comp. 1Peter 2:9.) The thought implies, it may be noted, that as Israel has succeeded to the position of the sons of Aaron, so mankind at large is to occupy the position of Israel, as chosen and redeemed. Even the heathen Gentiles shall speak of the new Israel as "Ministers of our God."Ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles . . .--St. Paul seems to see a partial fulfilment of the promise in the collection made among the Gentiles for the Church at Jerusalem (Romans 15:27). On the other hand, the phrase that the conversion of the Jews shall be the riches of the Gentiles (Romans 11:12), affords an illustration of the varying aspects of prophetic imagery. . . . Verse 6. - But ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord. By the covenant made at Sinai, Israel was to be "a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation" (Exodus 19:6). Had they risen to the height of their calling when our Lord and his disciples offered them salvation before offering it to the Gentiles, they might have "been in the midst of the heathen who had entered into the congregation of Jehovah and become the people of God, what the Aaronites farmerly were in the midst of Israel itself" (Delitzsch). Will they ever now obtain this position? Ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles (comp. Isaiah 60:5-9 and 16). The Gentiles, when they came in, would freely offer to the Church of their substance.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But youוְאַתֶּ֗ם (wə·’at·tem) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you will be called תִּקָּרֵ֔אוּ (tiq·qā·rê·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read the priests כֹּהֲנֵ֤י (kō·hă·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3548: Priest of the LORD; יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel they will speak יֵאָמֵ֖ר (yê·’ā·mêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say of you as ministers מְשָׁרְתֵ֣י (mə·šā·rə·ṯê) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to of our God; אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative you will feed on תֹּאכֵ֔לוּ (tō·ḵê·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat the wealth חֵ֤יל (ḥêl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength of the nations, גּוֹיִם֙ (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts and you will boast תִּתְיַמָּֽרוּ׃ (tiṯ·yam·mā·rū) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3235: To exchange, to change places in their riches. וּבִכְבוֹדָ֖ם (ū·ḇiḵ·ḇō·w·ḏām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness Links Isaiah 61:6 NIVIsaiah 61:6 NLT Isaiah 61:6 ESV Isaiah 61:6 NASB Isaiah 61:6 KJV Isaiah 61:6 BibleApps.com Isaiah 61:6 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 61:6 Chinese Bible Isaiah 61:6 French Bible Isaiah 61:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 61:6 But you shall be named the priests (Isa Isi Is) |
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