Isaiah 41:17
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.”
בָּקַשׁ
Seek, search. Baqash. To search diligently. Seek the LORD while He may be found. This is not passive looking but intense searching with your whole heart.
עָזַב
I will forsake/ them
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עָזַב
To leave, to forsake, to abandon. Azab. I have not forsaken you. God will never abandon those who belong to Him. His commitment is unconditional.
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מַיִם
water
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מַיִם
Waters. Mayim. God gathered the waters and called them seas. Jesus said rivers of living water will flow from within those who believe in Him.
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עָנָה
I will answer/ them
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עָנָה
To answer, to respond, to testify. Anah. Call to Me and I will answer you. God is not silent. He answers those who call with all their heart.
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לָשׁוֹן
tongue/ their
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לָשׁוֹן
Tongue, language. Lashon. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. What you say shapes your world. Speak life not death.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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יְהֹוָה
Yahweh
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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נָשַׁת
it is dry
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נָשַׁת
properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up
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