Isaiah 65:7 kjv
Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the LORD, which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: therefore will I measure their former work into their bosom.
Isaiah 65:7 nkjv
Your iniquities and the iniquities of your fathers together," Says the LORD, "Who have burned incense on the mountains And blasphemed Me on the hills; Therefore I will measure their former work into their bosom."
Isaiah 65:7 niv
both your sins and the sins of your ancestors," says the LORD. "Because they burned sacrifices on the mountains and defied me on the hills, I will measure into their laps the full payment for their former deeds."
Isaiah 65:7 esv
both your iniquities and your fathers' iniquities together, says the LORD; because they made offerings on the mountains and insulted me on the hills, I will measure into their lap payment for their former deeds."
Isaiah 65:7 nlt
both for their own sins
and for those of their ancestors,"
says the LORD.
"For they also burned incense on the mountains
and insulted me on the hills.
I will pay them back in full!
Isaiah 65 7 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 65:6 | I will give recompense, yes, I will repay it into their bosom | Isa 59:18, Jer 51:6 |
| Psa 79:12 | And bring sevenfold into the bosom of their neighbors | Psa 79:12, Jer 16:18 |
| Rom 12:19 | Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord | Rom 12:19, Heb 10:30 |
| Jer 50:29 | Repay them according to their work, and according to the works of their hands | Jer 50:29, Jer 51:24 |
| Eze 25:14 | And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom, by the hand of my people Israel | Eze 25:14, Eze 35:15 |
| Isa 59:17 | For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head | Isa 59:17, Eph 6:14, 17 |
| Isa 26:21 | For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the iniquity of the inhabitant of the earth | Isa 26:21, Rev 18:24 |
| Jer 30:16 | Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured | Jer 30:16, Jer 33:33 |
| Nah 1:2 | The LORD is a jealous God and avenger | Nah 1:2, Rev 18:8 |
| Hab 2:8 | Because you have plundered many nations, all the remainder of the peoples shall plunder you | Hab 2:8, Rev 6:12 |
| Rev 16:6 | For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and you have given them blood to drink | Rev 16:6, Rev 17:6 |
| Rev 18:20 | Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets | Rev 18:20, Rev 19:1-3 |
| Deut 32:41 | If I sharpen my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment | Deut 32:41, Heb 10:30 |
| Psa 94:1 | O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth | Psa 94:1, Psa 96:13 |
| Jer 16:18 | I will first by doubled their iniquity and their sin | Jer 16:18, Rom 2:5 |
| 2 Thes 1:8 | dealing out retribution to those who do not know God | 2 Thes 1:8, Rev 6:16-17 |
| Psa 50:3 | Our God shall come and shall not keep silence | Psa 50:3, Ps 18:29, 43 |
| Isa 11:4 | But with righteousness he shall judge the poor | Isa 11:4, 2 Thes 2:8 |
| Zeph 3:8 | Therefore wait ye for me, saith the LORD | Zeph 3:8, Rev 20:11-13 |
| Mic 7:9 | I will bear the indignation of the LORD | Mic 7:9, Rom 1:18 |
Isaiah 65 verses
Isaiah 65 7 Meaning
The Lord declares that his wrath and fury will be poured out upon the nations that have provoked him, ultimately resulting in his vengeance upon them.
Isaiah 65 7 Context
This verse is found in Isaiah chapter 65, a chapter that contrasts God's judgment on the disobedient with the future restoration and blessing for those who remain faithful. The prophet is speaking of a coming judgment upon those who have continually sinned and rebelled against God, specifically mentioning the "nations" that have provoked him. This is part of God's plan for cosmic judgment and a renewed covenant, painting a picture of ultimate divine justice.
Isaiah 65 7 Word Analysis
- "And" (וְ - wə): A conjunctive particle, linking this verse to the preceding thought, continuing the theme of divine retribution.
- "I" (אָנֹכִי - ʾānōḵî): Emphatic pronoun for "I," emphasizing the personal involvement of God in the judgment.
- "will measure" (אֶשְׁלֵם - ʾešəlêm): From the root שׁלם (šālēm), meaning "to be complete," "to pay," "to recompense," "to finish." Here it conveys the idea of fully recompensing or repaying.
- "and" (וְ - wə): Conjunction connecting the two actions of recompense.
- "their" (הֵם - hêm): Pronoun indicating the object of the recompense - the nations.
- "iniquity" (עֲוֹנָם - ʿăwōnām): From עָוֹן (ʿāwōn), meaning "iniquity," "guilt," "sin," "trouble." It refers to their rebellious and wrongful deeds.
- "double" (הֶפֶךְ - hep̄eḵ): Lit. "a turning over," meaning "double measure" or "retribution." It suggests a compounded or intensified repayment for their transgressions.
- "to their" (אֶל־ — ʾel): Preposition indicating direction or destination.
- "bosom" (חֵיק — ḥêq): Refers to the lap or breast, metaphorically used for the inner being or the most intimate part. Here it signifies repayment directly to them, impacting them profoundly.
Isaiah 65 7 Bonus Section
The concept of God's "double" repayment echoes elsewhere in Scripture, often signifying justice for extreme wickedness or restoring what was unjustly taken. The "bosom" signifies a complete and inward impartation of this judgment. This speaks to the comprehensive nature of God's justice, which leaves no sin unaddressed and no sin unpunished for those who persistently reject Him. The prophet is also emphasizing that God's response is measured and controlled by His own righteous character, not simply wild anger.
Isaiah 65 7 Commentary
This verse vividly portrays God's unwavering justice. He does not overlook persistent rebellion. The idea of measuring "iniquity" and repaying "double" to their "bosom" speaks of a thorough and profound retribution for the nations' transgressions against Him. This isn't capricious anger, but a righteous response to provocation, emphasizing the seriousness of defying the Creator. The recompense is described as fully measured and delivered directly to the offenders, ensuring their actions have consequences.