Isaiah 61:7

For your shame [ye shall have] double; and [for] confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.

For your shame {H1322} ye shall have double {H4932}; and for confusion {H3639} they shall rejoice {H7442} in their portion {H2506}: therefore in their land {H776} they shall possess {H3423} the double {H4932}: everlasting {H5769} joy {H8057} shall be unto them.

Because of your shame, which was doubled, and because they cried, "They deserve disgrace," therefore in their land what they own will be doubled, and joy forever will be theirs.

Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

Instead of your shame ye shall have double; and instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be unto them.

Isaiah 61:7 is a powerful promise of restoration and divine compensation for the suffering and humiliation experienced by God's people.

Context

This verse is part of a prophetic passage beginning in Isaiah 61:1, which describes the mission of the Messiah (later quoted by Jesus in Luke 4:18-19). The preceding verses speak of good tidings to the meek, healing the brokenhearted, and proclaiming liberty to captives. The passage foretells a time of favor and rebuilding for those who have been desolate. Verse 7 specifically addresses the reversal of fortune for those who have experienced shame and confusion, promising abundant blessing in their place.

Key Themes

  • Double Portion for Shame: The phrase "For your shame ye shall have double" signifies a generous compensation from God. It's not just a simple reversal, but an overflowing measure of blessing that far outweighs the past suffering or humiliation.
  • Joy Replacing Confusion: Where there was confusion and disgrace, the promise is that they will "rejoice in their portion." This highlights a transformation from internal turmoil and public dishonor to gladness and satisfaction in what God provides.
  • Possession and Everlasting Joy: The promise extends to possessing their land "the double" and experiencing "everlasting joy." This speaks to a secure, abundant, and permanent state of blessing and happiness, unlike the temporary nature of their previous affliction. This echoes other promises of everlasting joy for the redeemed.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "double" is kephel (כֶּפֶל), implying a duplication or multiplication, emphasizing the abundance of the compensation. "Everlasting joy" uses simchat olam (שִׂמְחַת עוֹלָם), where olam denotes eternity or a very long, enduring time, stressing the permanent nature of the promised joy.

Reflection and Application

This verse offers hope to anyone who has experienced shame, confusion, or suffering. It reveals God's character as a restorer and a generous provider. While rooted in a promise to Israel regarding their physical return and restoration, the principle applies spiritually to believers. Through Christ, we receive abundant blessings that far outweigh the consequences of sin or the trials of this world. We are given a new identity, replacing the shame of our past, and the promise of eternal life and joy in God's presence. It encourages us to trust that God can turn our deepest hurts and humiliations into opportunities for receiving His overflowing grace and lasting joy.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Job 42:10

    ¶ And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

  • Zechariah 9:12

    ¶ Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare [that] I will render double unto thee;

  • Isaiah 40:2

    Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins.

  • Psalms 16:11

    Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

  • 2 Kings 2:9

    ¶ And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

  • Isaiah 60:19

    The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.

  • Isaiah 60:20

    Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.

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