65:18 65:18

Isaiah 65:19

65:20 65:20

Bible Versions

And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.
And I will rejoice {H1523} in Jerusalem {H3389}, and joy {H7797} in my people {H5971}: and the voice {H6963} of weeping {H1065} shall be no more heard {H8085} in her, nor the voice {H6963} of crying {H2201}.
I will rejoice in Yerushalayim and take joy in my people. The sound of weeping will no longer be heard in it, no longer the sound of crying.
I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her.
And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people; and there shall be heard in her no more the voice of weeping and the voice of crying.

Isaiah 65:19 is a beautiful prophetic declaration from God, promising a future state of profound joy, peace, and the complete absence of sorrow for His people in a restored Jerusalem. This verse is part of a larger passage (Isaiah 65:17-25) that describes the "new heavens and new earth," a glorious vision of divine renewal and blessing.

Context

This verse is situated within Isaiah's eschatological prophecies, particularly in a section that pivots from Israel's sin and punishment to God's ultimate plan of redemption and restoration. Following descriptions of judgment and a remnant's faithfulness, Isaiah 65 introduces a radical transformation. God declares His intention to create a new heavens and a new earth, where past troubles are forgotten. Verse 19 specifically details the idyllic conditions within this renewed creation, focusing on the renewed relationship between God, Jerusalem, and His people.

Key Themes

  • Divine Joy and Presence: The verse begins with God declaring, "And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people." This highlights God's personal delight and active presence among His redeemed. It's not merely a place of peace, but one where the Creator Himself finds joy in His creation and His covenant people. This divine joy is the foundation for the peace that follows.
  • Elimination of Sorrow: The most striking promise is that "the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying." This signifies a complete and permanent end to all forms of suffering, grief, distress, pain, and lamentation. It speaks to a future where the causes of sorrow – sin, sickness, death, injustice – are utterly removed. This echoes the ultimate hope found in the New Testament regarding the new creation where God will wipe away every tear.
  • Ultimate Restoration and Peace: This verse paints a picture of ultimate peace and security, a culmination of God's redemptive plan. The restored Jerusalem symbolizes not just a physical city, but the dwelling place of God's people in perfect harmony and blessing, free from the burdens of the fallen world.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "rejoice" (gîl) often implies exuberant joy, expressed through shouting or singing. "Joy" (śimḥâ) denotes gladness and mirth. The repetition of "weeping" (bĕkî) and "crying" (tsĕ‘aqâ) emphasizes the absolute cessation of all forms of lamentation and distress. Tsĕ‘aqâ specifically refers to an outcry or a cry for help, highlighting that even the need for such desperate pleas will vanish.

Practical Application

Isaiah 65:19 offers immense comfort and a powerful vision of future hope for believers today. It assures us that our present sufferings, trials, and tears are temporary. God's ultimate plan includes a future where sorrow is permanently banished and replaced by His own joy and presence. This verse encourages us to:

  • Find Comfort in God's Promises: In times of grief or distress, remember that God promises a future free from all pain.
  • Live with Hope: This prophetic vision fuels our hope for the coming kingdom, where God's will is perfectly done and His people dwell in everlasting joy.
  • Anticipate Divine Restoration: It reminds us that God is actively working towards a complete restoration, where His joy in His people will be fully realized, and our tears will be no more, as promised in Isaiah 25:8.

Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Revelation 7:17

    For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

  • Revelation 21:4

    And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

  • Isaiah 35:10

    And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

  • Jeremiah 32:41

    Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.

  • Isaiah 25:8

    He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken [it].

  • Zephaniah 3:17

    The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

  • Isaiah 62:4

    Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.
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