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Bible verse
Isaiah 30:21
“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”
What it means
God promises a voice behind us, quietly correcting our course when we wander left or right. His leading is often not dramatic but faithful, a steady word for the next step. He cares enough to guide the details of an ordinary day. In Jesus that voice took on flesh, the Good Shepherd whose sheep know His call. When we listen for Him in Scripture and prayer, we find the path we could not see alone. Follow the whisper; it leads home.
Isaiah 30:21 at a glance
| Reference | Isaiah 30:21 |
|---|---|
| Book | Isaiah |
| Chapter to read it in | Isaiah 30 |
| Topic | guidance |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Psalms 32:8
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- Isaiah 58:11
- Isaiah 42:16
- Deuteronomy 5:32
- Isaiah 35:8-9
- Psalms 143:8-10
- Isaiah 48:17
- Jeremiah 6:16
- Joshua 1:7
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Isaiah 30:21?
It is in Isaiah, in Isaiah 30. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Isaiah 30:21?
Readers most often set it beside Psalms 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 58:11, Isaiah 42:16. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Isaiah 30:21?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Isaiah 30:21 more than we can. We bring you Isaiah 30:21, guidance. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Isaiah 30 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Isaiah 30:21 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
