For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
For this is as the waters {H4325} of Noah {H5146} unto me: for as I have sworn {H7650} that the waters {H4325} of Noah {H5146} should no more go over {H5674} the earth {H776}; so have I sworn {H7650} that I would not be wroth {H7107} with thee, nor rebuke {H1605} thee.
"For me this is like Noach's flood. Just as I swore that no flood like Noach's would ever again cover the earth, so now I swear that never again will I be angry with you or rebuke you.
“For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you.
For this isasthe waters of Noah unto me; for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah shall no more go over the earth, so have I sworn that I will not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
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Isaiah 12:1
¶ And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. -
Genesis 8:21
And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. -
Genesis 9:11
And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth. -
Genesis 9:16
And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that [is] upon the earth. -
Hebrews 6:16
For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation [is] to them an end of all strife. -
Hebrews 6:18
That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: -
Psalms 104:9
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
Context of Isaiah 54:9
Isaiah 54 is often called a "Song of Comfort" or "Hymn of Restoration" within the larger "Book of Comfort" (Isaiah 40-66). It immediately follows the profound prophecies of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53, pointing to the redemptive work of Christ. Chapter 54 is addressed to Zion (representing Israel), depicted as a barren woman who is promised abundant children, expansion, and enduring security. The context is one of divine reassurance to a people who have experienced the desolation of exile and felt God's chastisement. This verse specifically grounds God's promise of lasting peace and freedom from wrath in a historical parallel that would have been deeply significant to its original audience.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
Cross-References
This verse finds resonance with other passages that speak of God's enduring covenant and steadfast love:
Practical Application
For believers today, Isaiah 54:9 offers profound comfort and assurance: