Isaiah 48:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Now leave Babylon! Celebrate as you go. Be happy and shout for everyone to hear, “The LORD has rescued his servant Israel!

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:23

And there is no other nation on earth like Israel, the nation you rescued from slavery in Egypt to be your own. You became famous by using great and wonderful miracles to force other nations and their gods out of your land, so your people could live here.

Ezra 2:1

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia had captured many of the people of Judah and had taken them as prisoners to Babylonia. Now they were on their way back to Jerusalem and to their own towns everywhere in Judah.

Psalm 126:1

It seemed like a dream when the LORD brought us back to the city of Zion.

Isaiah 12:1

At that time you will say, “I thank you, LORD! You were angry with me, but you stopped being angry and gave me comfort.

Isaiah 12:4

At that time you will say, “Our LORD, we are thankful, and we worship only you. We will tell the nations how glorious you are and what you have done.

Isaiah 24:14

People in the west shout; they joyfully praise the majesty of the LORD.

Isaiah 26:1

The time is coming when the people of Judah will sing this song: “Our city is protected. The LORD is our fortress, and he gives us victory.

Isaiah 42:10

Tell the whole world to sing a new song to the LORD! Tell those who sail the ocean and those who live far away to join in the praise.

Isaiah 43:1

Descendants of Jacob, I, the LORD, created you and formed your nation. Israel, don't be afraid. I have rescued you. I have called you by name; now you belong to me.

Isaiah 44:22

Turn back to me! I have rescued you and swept away your sins as though they were clouds.

Isaiah 48:6

You heard what I said, and you have seen it happen. Now admit that it's true! I will show you secrets you have never known.

Isaiah 49:13

Tell the heavens and the earth to celebrate and sing; command every mountain to join in the song. The LORD's people have suffered, but he has shown mercy and given them comfort.

Isaiah 49:6

Now the LORD says to me, “It isn't enough for you to be merely my servant. You must do more than lead back survivors from the tribes of Israel. I have placed you here as a light for other nations; you must take my saving power to everyone on earth.”

Isaiah 51:14

Everyone crying out in pain will be quickly set free; they will be rescued from the power of death and never go hungry.

Isaiah 52:10

The LORD has shown all nations his mighty strength; now everyone will see the saving power of our God.

Isaiah 52:11

Leave the city of Babylon! Don't touch anything filthy. Wash yourselves. Be ready to carry back everything sacred that belongs to the LORD.

Isaiah 52:9

Jerusalem, rise from the ruins! Join in the singing. The LORD has given comfort to his people; he comes to your rescue.

Isaiah 62:11

Here is what the LORD has said for all the earth to hear: “Soon I will come to save the city of Zion, and to reward you.

Isaiah 63:9

It troubled the LORD to see them in trouble, and his angel saved them. The LORD was truly merciful, so he rescued his people. He took them in his arms and carried them all those years.

Jeremiah 31:10

Listen to me, you nations nearby or across the sea. I scattered the people of Israel, but I will gather them again. I will protect them like a shepherd guarding a flock;

Jeremiah 31:11

I will rescue them from enemies who could overpower them.

Jeremiah 31:21

With rock piles and signposts, mark the way home, my dear people. It is the same road by which you left.

Jeremiah 50:28

The Babylonian army destroyed my temple, but soon I will take revenge. Then refugees from Babylon will tell about it in Zion.

Jeremiah 50:8

Escape from Babylonia, my people. Get out of that country! Don't wait for anyone else.

Jeremiah 51:45

Get out of Babylon, my people, and run for your lives, before I strike the city in my anger!

Jeremiah 51:48

when an army attacks from the north and brings destruction. Then the earth and the heavens and everything in them will celebrate.

Jeremiah 51:6

Get out of Babylon! Run for your lives! If you stay, you will be killed when I take revenge on the city and punish it for its sins.

Zechariah 10:8

I will give a signal for them to come together because I have rescued them. And there will be as many as ever before.

Zechariah 2:10

City of Zion, sing and celebrate! The LORD has promised to come and live with you.

Revelation 18:20

The heavens should be happy with God's people and apostles and prophets. God has punished her for them.”

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven shout, “My people, you must escape from Babylon. Don't take part in her sins and share her punishment.