King James Version
Isaiah 41:5 in the King James Version says “The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 41 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.”
Isaiah 41:5 · KJV
He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet. safely: Heb. in peace
Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.
The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.
They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage. Be: Heb. Be strong
So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved. goldsmith: or, founder him: or, the smiting saying: or, saying of the soder, It is good
KJV Study — Public Domain
“saw”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
“The isles”
H339properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land, a coast, an island
“were afraid”
H2729to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
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