Isaiah 41:19-20

41:19 I will make cedars, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees grow in the wilderness;

I will make evergreens, firs, and cypresses grow together in the desert.

41:20 I will do this so people will observe and recognize,

so they will pay attention and understand

that the Lord’s power has accomplished this,

and that the Holy One of Israel has brought it into being.”


tn The words “I will do this” are supplied in the translation for clarification. The Hebrew text has here simply, “in order that.”

tn Heb “they”; NAB, NRSV “that all may see”; CEV, NLT “Everyone will see.”

tn Heb “hand” (so KJV, NASB, NIV, NRSV).

tn Or “created it” (KJV, NAB, NASB, NIV, NRSV); TEV “has made it happen.”