Isaiah 30:15 kjv
For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
Isaiah 30:15 nkjv
For thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: "In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." But you would not,
Isaiah 30:15 niv
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.
Isaiah 30:15 esv
For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, "In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength." But you were unwilling,
Isaiah 30:15 nlt
This is what the Sovereign LORD,
the Holy One of Israel, says:
"Only in returning to me
and resting in me will you be saved.
In quietness and confidence is your strength.
But you would have none of it.
Isaiah 30 15 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 7:4 | "...be quiet; have no dread..." | Have no fear |
| Psa 46:10 | "Be still, and know that I am God..." | God's sovereignty |
| Isa 30:16 | "But you said, 'No! We will flee on horses'..." | Rejection of God's way |
| Prov 1:33 | "who listens to me will dwell secure..." | Security in obedience |
| Josh 1:9 | "...be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened..." | Strength from God |
| Jer 17:5 | "Cursed is the man who trusts in man..." | Danger of human trust |
| Rom 8:1 | "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus." | Peace in Christ |
| Rom 15:13 | "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing..." | Joy and peace |
| Phil 4:6 | "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving..." | Peace through prayer |
| Phil 4:7 | "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding..." | God's peace |
| Gal 5:22 | "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace..." | Peace as fruit |
| Isa 31:1 | "Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help..." | Seeking help from Egypt |
| Hos 10:13 | "you have broken folly..." | Futility of disobedience |
| Psa 37:3 | "trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land..." | Trust and dwelling |
| Jer 9:23 | "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom..." | No boasting in self |
| Isa 40:31 | "they shall renew their strength..." | Strength in waiting |
| 2 Chr 20:17 | "You shall not need to fight in this battle..." | God fights for them |
| Psa 27:14 | "Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage..." | Waiting and strength |
| Matt 11:29 | "take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." | Rest in Jesus |
| Heb 4:9 | "So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God." | Sabbath rest |
Isaiah 30 verses
Isaiah 30 15 Meaning
For in returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust is your strength. But you were unwilling.
Isaiah 30 15 Context
Isaiah chapter 30 addresses the impending Assyrian threat and the foolish policy of Judah to seek military aid from Egypt instead of relying on God. The people are repeatedly warned against this misplaced trust. Verse 15 is a direct, powerful indictment of their choice. It starkly contrasts God's promised salvation through quietness and trust with their arrogant refusal and dependence on their own strength and political alliances. This chapter is part of a larger prophetic message that calls for repentance and faithfulness to Yahweh, highlighting the consequences of disobedience and the blessings of obedience.
Isaiah 30 15 Word analysis
- כי (ki) - For, because.
- בשוב (beshuv) - In returning.
- וינה (vayenah) - and in rest/stillness. (Root: נוח - noah - to rest, settle, be quiet)
- תיושען (tiwoshe'un) - you shall be saved. (Niphal of ישע - yasha - to save, deliver)
- ובהשקט (uvasheket) - and in quietness. (Root: שקט - sheket - quietness, tranquility, calm)
- ובמבטח (uvimvtach) - and in trust/confidence. (Root: בטח - batach - to trust, lean on, be confident)
- תיהיו (tiyeyu) - you shall be.
- חזק (chazak) - strong.
- ואנתם (v'antem) - and you. (plural)
- מאנתם (me'antem) - were unwilling, refused. (Root: מאן - ma'an - to be unwilling, refuse, decline)
Words Group Analysis:
- בשוב וינה תיושען (beshuv vayenah tiwoshe'un) - The emphasis here is on a return to God and a state of quiet reliance. The saving (תיושען) is directly linked to this action.
- ובהשקט ובמבטח תיהיו חזק (uvasheket uvimvtach tiyeyu chazak) - This phrase equates quietness and trust with strength (חזק). True strength is found in passive reliance, not in active but misguided efforts.
- ואנתם מאנתם (v'antem me'antem) - This highlights the root cause of their impending destruction: a stubborn unwillingness to embrace God's path and instead choosing their own.
Isaiah 30 15 Bonus Section
The Hebrew concept of "shalom" (peace), encompassing completeness, welfare, and security, is intrinsically linked to the "quietness" and "trust" mentioned. The refusal of Judah points to a broader biblical theme of resisting God's wisdom in favor of humanistic or pragmatic solutions, which ultimately prove to be vanity and destruction. The strength derived from stillness and trust is not passivity but a dynamic reliance on God's power, a truth echoed in passages like Isaiah 40:31 ("those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength"). The failure to return and rest highlights the spiritual blindness that prioritizes visible, tangible power (like Egyptian chariots) over the invisible, sovereign power of the Almighty.
Isaiah 30 15 Commentary
This verse reveals a core principle of spiritual warfare and well-being: true strength and salvation come not from aggressive action or outward alliances, but from an inward state of peaceful submission and unwavering trust in God. Judah's attempt to find security in Egypt was a denial of God's provision, leading to disaster. The prophetic message calls for a radical reorientation, where stillness and dependence on the Lord are recognized as the sources of enduring power and safety. The phrase "But you were unwilling" underscores their obstinacy, which sealed their fate as described in the subsequent verses of the chapter.