Isaiah 64:8 kjv
But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.
Isaiah 64:8 nkjv
But now, O LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 niv
Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 esv
But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 nlt
And yet, O LORD, you are our Father.
We are the clay, and you are the potter.
We all are formed by your hand.
Isaiah 64 8 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 63:16 | For you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us, and Israel does not acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. | Isaiah 64:8 |
| Jeremiah 3:4 | Have you not just called to me, “My Father, you are the friend of my youth”? | Jeremiah 3:19; Hosea 2:15 |
| John 8:58 | Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” | John 1:1; Rev 1:8 |
| Exodus 3:14 | God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” | Ex 6:3; Ps 46:10; Isa 41:4 |
| Psalm 103:13 | As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. | Deut 8:5; Prov 3:12 |
| Psalm 111:9 | He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name! | Ex 15:13; Neh 1:5 |
| Jeremiah 50:34 | Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name. | Jer 51:34 |
| Romans 3:24 | and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, | Rom 1:17; 1 Cor 1:30 |
| Ephesians 1:7 | In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, | Col 1:14; Heb 9:22 |
| 1 Corinthians 8:6 | yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. | 1 Cor 12:6; Gal 1:1 |
| John 14:16 | And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, | John 14:26; John 15:26 |
| Matthew 6:9 | Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. | Luke 11:2 |
| Deuteronomy 32:6 | Do you thus repay the Lord, you foolish and senseless people? Is not he your father, who created you, who made you and established you? | Deut 4:32; Isa 63:16 |
| Psalm 91:15 | when he calls to me, I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. | Ps 50:15; Jer 33:3 |
| Hosea 11:1 | “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” | Ex 4:22; Matt 2:15 |
| John 1:12 | But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, | Gal 3:26; 1 John 3:1 |
| Isaiah 43:1 | But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: | Isa 41:14; Isa 44:2, 24 |
| Isaiah 54:5 | For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel, the God of the whole earth he is called. | Jer 31:32; Hos 2:16 |
| Isaiah 44:24 | Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: “I am the Lord, who made all things, | Isa 43:1; Isa 45:12 |
| 1 Peter 1:18 | knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, | 1 Cor 6:20; 1 Pet 1:7 |
| Titus 2:13 | waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, | Tit 3:4; Heb 9:28 |
| Revelation 5:9 | and they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed us for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, | Rev 1:5; Rev 14:3 |
Isaiah 64 verses
Isaiah 64 8 Meaning
The Lord is our Father, our Redeemer from of old. This verse speaks to God's eternal nature as a constant Father figure and Deliverer. It emphasizes His consistent role throughout history in caring for and saving His people.
Isaiah 64 8 Context
This verse is found at the end of Isaiah chapter 64. This chapter is a prayer of lament and confession by the people of Israel, acknowledging their sinfulness and the consequences of their disobedience, which resulted in God's anger and distance. They appeal to God's past faithfulness and covenantal relationship, asking Him to tear open the heavens and come down. Chapter 64 concludes with a heartfelt plea, reminding God of His foundational role as their Father and Redeemer from ancient times, in anticipation of His continued intervention and renewal.
Isaiah 64 8 Word Analysis
- And (וְ – və) : A common conjunction, connecting clauses and indicating sequence or addition.
- you (אַתָּה – attâ): Second person masculine singular pronoun, referring directly to God.
- are (הָיִיתָ – hayı̂tâ): Verb "to be," second person masculine singular perfect, indicating God's continuous state of being.
- our (אָבִינוּ – ābînû): Possessive form of "father" (אָב – āb) with the first-person plural suffix "-nu."
- Father (אָב – āb): Implies a relationship of creator, protector, provider, and authority.
- and (וְ – və) : Conjunction.
- our (גֹּאֲלֵנוּ – gō’ălênû): Possessive form of "redeemer" (גֹּאֵל – gō’ēl) with the first-person plural suffix "-nu."
- Redeemer (גֹּאֵל – gō’ēl): One who redeems or buys back; in Israelite law, it often referred to a kinsman-redeemer who would restore lost property or vindicate a wronged relative. Theologically, it points to God's act of liberating His people from bondage.
- from (מִקֶּדֶם – miqqedem): "From antiquity," "from ancient times," "from the beginning."
- of (all) : No specific word, implied by the relationship.
- old (קֶדֶם – qedem): Refers to an ancient or primordial time, before the present.
Words group analysis:
- our Father, our Redeemer: This dual designation emphasizes God's intimate relationship and His active role in salvation history. Father signifies care and possession, while Redeemer highlights His power to deliver from oppression and loss.
- from of old: This phrase anchors God's identity and actions in eternity past, assuring the people that His character as Father and Redeemer is unchanging and has been manifest throughout Israel's history.
Isaiah 64 8 Bonus Section
The concept of God as a "Redeemer" (Go'el) is profoundly important in the Old Testament. It often carries the legal and familial implication of a kinsman who had the right and duty to buy back property or avenge a family member. God embodies this role on a cosmic scale, buying back His people from slavery (Egypt) and the consequences of their sin. This imagery culminates in Jesus Christ, the ultimate Redeemer, who "bought us with His blood" (Rev 5:9), redeeming us not from slavery in Egypt, but from slavery to sin and death. The verse echoes in the New Testament's understanding of believers becoming children of God through Christ, thereby gaining access to God as Father.
Isaiah 64 8 Commentary
This verse succinctly encapsulates God's enduring nature as both Creator and Savior. The "Father" aspect speaks to a deep, personal connection, a Provider and Guide. The "Redeemer" aspect points to His active intervention in history, rescuing His people from sin, oppression, and death. The phrase "from of old" signifies that this is not a new role for God but His consistent identity since the beginning of time and His relationship with Israel. It’s a declaration of trust in God's unchanging character, even amidst dire circumstances. It is fulfilled in Christ, who is our Father through spiritual adoption and our Redeemer through His sacrifice.