Isaiah 65

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 65 of 66

1 I have been sought, not by those who asked. I have been found, not by those who sought Me. To a nation not calling on My name, I said, Behold Me! Behold Me!

2 I have spread out My hands all the day long to a rebelling people who walk in the way not good, after their own thoughts;

3 a people who continually provoke Me to My face; who sacrifice in gardens, and burn incense on the bricks;

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Chapter Summary

The calling of the nations. The Jews, for their unbelief, idolatry, and hypocrisy, are rejected. The elect shall inherit. The judgments on the wicked ones, and blessings on the godly ones. The new heavens and the new earth.

Key Hebrew Words

זֹֽבְחִים֙ slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525
יְבַלּ֥וּ become old and worn out H1086 · TWOT 246
חֵרְפ֑וּ remain in harvest time H2778 · TWOT 750
עָפָ֣ר dry earth H6083 · TWOT 1664a
אַחֵֽר another H312 · TWOT 68a

People & Context

God's Response to Rebellious Idolaters

God answers that He revealed Himself to those who did not seek Him, but Israel remained rebellious, provoking Him by sacrificing in gardens and eating…

Salvation for the Remnant of Jacob

God promises not to destroy everyone. Like finding new wine in a cluster, He will bring forth a seed out of Jacob to inherit His mountains, making Sha…

Judgment on Those Who Serve Fortune and Fate

Those who forsake Jehovah to array a table for Fortune and Fate are numbered to the sword. God contrasts their starvation and crying with the eating, …

Timeline

God's Response to Rebellious Idolaters

God answers that He revealed Himself to those who did not seek Him, but Israel remained rebellious, provoking Him by sacrificing in gardens and eating swine's flesh.

Isaiah 65:1-7
Salvation for the Remnant of Jacob

God promises not to destroy everyone. Like finding new wine in a cluster, He will bring forth a seed out of Jacob to inherit His mountains, making Sharon a fold of flocks.

Isaiah 65:8-10
Judgment on Those Who Serve Fortune and Fate

Those who forsake Jehovah to array a table for Fortune and Fate are numbered to the sword. God contrasts their starvation and crying with the eating, drinking, and singing of His true servants.

Isaiah 65:11-16

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