Isaiah 11:10

Authorized King James Version

PDF

And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

Original Language Analysis

וְהָיָה֙ H1961
וְהָיָה֙
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 1 of 15
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בַּיּ֣וֹם And in that day H3117
בַּיּ֣וֹם And in that day
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 2 of 15
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַה֔וּא H1931
הַה֔וּא
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 3 of 15
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
שֹׁ֣רֶשׁ there shall be a root H8328
שֹׁ֣רֶשׁ there shall be a root
Strong's: H8328
Word #: 4 of 15
a root (literally or figuratively)
יִשַׁ֗י of Jesse H3448
יִשַׁ֗י of Jesse
Strong's: H3448
Word #: 5 of 15
jishai, david's father
אֲשֶׁ֤ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 6 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עֹמֵד֙ which shall stand H5975
עֹמֵד֙ which shall stand
Strong's: H5975
Word #: 7 of 15
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
לְנֵ֣ס for an ensign H5251
לְנֵ֣ס for an ensign
Strong's: H5251
Word #: 8 of 15
a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token
עַמִּ֔ים of the people H5971
עַמִּ֔ים of the people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 9 of 15
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
אֵלָ֖יו H413
אֵלָ֖יו
Strong's: H413
Word #: 10 of 15
near, with or among; often in general, to
גּוֹיִ֣ם to it shall the Gentiles H1471
גּוֹיִ֣ם to it shall the Gentiles
Strong's: H1471
Word #: 11 of 15
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
יִדְרֹ֑שׁוּ seek H1875
יִדְרֹ֑שׁוּ seek
Strong's: H1875
Word #: 12 of 15
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
וְהָיְתָ֥ה H1961
וְהָיְתָ֥ה
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 13 of 15
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
מְנֻחָת֖וֹ and his rest H4496
מְנֻחָת֖וֹ and his rest
Strong's: H4496
Word #: 14 of 15
repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode
כָּבֽוֹד׃ shall be glorious H3519
כָּבֽוֹד׃ shall be glorious
Strong's: H3519
Word #: 15 of 15
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

Analysis & Commentary

This verse identifies the 'root of Jesse' as a rallying point for Gentiles. The 'root' refers to Messiah (also verse 1), to whom 'the Gentiles shall seek.' His 'rest' (dwelling place/kingdom) 'shall be glorious.' This explicitly prophesies Gentile inclusion in Messiah's kingdom—revolutionary for Isaiah's time when Israel was God's exclusive covenant people. Paul quotes this verse (Romans 15:12) to prove the gospel's inclusion of Gentiles was always God's plan. This universality distinguishes Christ's kingdom from David's earthly reign.

Historical Context

Fulfilled when Gentiles began entering the church at Pentecost and especially after Peter's Cornelius encounter (Acts 10) and Paul's missionary journeys. The 'glorious rest' describes the church as God's dwelling and ultimately the new creation. The prophecy that Gentiles would seek the Jewish Messiah seemed impossible, yet it's precisely what happened and continues. Christ's kingdom encompasses all nations, fulfilling Abrahamic promises (Genesis 12:3).

Questions for Reflection

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

People

Study Resources