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Isaiah 63:7

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¶ I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, [and] the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

I will mention {H2142} the lovingkindnesses {H2617} of the LORD {H3068}, and the praises {H8416} of the LORD {H3068}, according to all that the LORD {H3068} hath bestowed {H1580} on us, and the great {H7227} goodness {H2898} toward the house {H1004} of Israel {H3478}, which he hath bestowed {H1580} on them according to his mercies {H7356}, and according to the multitude {H7230} of his lovingkindnesses {H2617}.

I will recall the grace of ADONAI and the praises of ADONAI, because of all that ADONAI has granted us and his great goodness toward the house of Isra'el, which he bestowed on them in keeping with his mercy, in keeping with the greatness of his grace.

I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us— the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

I will make mention of the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah, and the praises of Jehovah, according to all that Jehovah hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

Commentary

Isaiah 63:7 is a powerful declaration of the prophet's intent to recount and praise God for His abundant goodness, mercy, and steadfast love shown specifically towards the nation of Israel. It sets a tone of gratitude and remembrance, acknowledging that all blessings flow from the Lord's character and gracious actions.

Context

This verse opens a section in Isaiah 63 where the prophet reflects on God's past acts of salvation and deliverance for Israel, particularly drawing on imagery from the Exodus. While the preceding verses (63:1-6) portray God's righteous judgment against His enemies, verse 7 shifts focus entirely to God's benevolent character and His gracious dealings with His own people, even leading into a prayer of lament and petition later in the chapter (63:15-19).

Key Themes

  • Praise and Gratitude: The verse is fundamentally a statement of praise and a commitment to remember God's blessings.
  • God's Lovingkindness (*Hesed*): It highlights God's loyal love, mercy, and faithfulness as the source of His actions.
  • God's Goodness and Mercy: Emphasizes the benevolent nature of God's relationship with Israel.
  • Remembrance: Calls for a conscious effort to recall and recount God's past acts of grace.
  • Covenant Faithfulness: Implicitly points to God's unwavering commitment to His covenant people despite their failures.

Linguistic Insight

The word translated "lovingkindnesses" (repeated twice in the verse) is the rich Hebrew term hesed. This word signifies more than just kindness; it speaks of loyal, steadfast love, mercy, and covenant faithfulness. It describes God's commitment to His relationship with His people, a love that endures and acts generously, not based on their merit, but on His character and promises. The "multitude" of His lovingkindnesses suggests the immeasurable depth and breadth of this divine attribute.

Reflection and Application

Isaiah's declaration serves as a model for believers today. We are called to actively remember and proclaim God's goodness and grace in our lives and in the history of salvation. Recounting God's lovingkindnesses and offering praises cultivates a heart of gratitude and strengthens faith, reminding us that God's actions towards us are rooted in His unchanging character of mercy and hesed. Just as God showed great goodness towards the house of Israel, His mercies are extended to all who are in Christ, purely according to His mercies and the multitude of His lovingkindnesses.

See Exodus 14 for a prime example of God's great goodness and deliverance for Israel.

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Cross-References

  • Ephesians 2:4 (9 votes)

    ¶ But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

  • Psalms 86:5 (8 votes)

    For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

  • Psalms 86:15 (7 votes)

    But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

  • Ephesians 1:6 (4 votes)

    To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

  • Ephesians 1:7 (4 votes)

    In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

  • Romans 2:4 (4 votes)

    Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

  • 1 Kings 8:66 (3 votes)

    On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people.