King James Version

What Does Isaiah 63:7 Mean?

Isaiah 63:7 in the King James Version says “I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestow... — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 63 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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.

Isaiah 63:7 · KJV


Context

5

And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me.

6

And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth.

7

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.

8

For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour.

9

In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The tone shifts dramatically to tender remembrance: '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.' The Hebrew 'chesed' (lovingkindness) and 'racham' (mercies) overflow.

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Historical & Cultural Context

After the fierce warrior passage (1-6), this hymn-like section (7-14) recalls God's past mercies. Memory of past faithfulness grounds present hope.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does remembering God's past lovingkindnesses strengthen present faith?
  2. What specific 'lovingkindnesses' should you mention and praise?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 19 words
חֲסָדָֽיו׃1 of 19

of his lovingkindnesses

H2617

kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty

יְהוָ֑ה2 of 19

according to all that the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אַזְכִּיר֙3 of 19

I will mention

H2142

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

תְּהִלֹּ֣ת4 of 19

and the praises

H8416

laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn

יְהוָ֑ה5 of 19

according to all that the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

כְּעַ֕ל6 of 19
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

כֹּ֥ל7 of 19
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲשֶׁר8 of 19
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

גְּמָלָ֥ם9 of 19

hath bestowed

H1580

to treat a person (well or ill), i.e., benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e., (specifically) to wean

יְהוָ֑ה10 of 19

according to all that the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

וְרַב11 of 19

on us and the great

H7227

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

טוּב֙12 of 19

goodness

H2898

good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare

לְבֵ֣ית13 of 19

toward the house

H1004

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל14 of 19

of Israel

H3478

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

אֲשֶׁר15 of 19
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

גְּמָלָ֥ם16 of 19

hath bestowed

H1580

to treat a person (well or ill), i.e., benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e., (specifically) to wean

כְּֽרַחֲמָ֖יו17 of 19

on them according to his mercies

H7356

compassion (in the plural)

וּכְרֹ֥ב18 of 19

and according to the multitude

H7230

abundance (in any respect)

חֲסָדָֽיו׃19 of 19

of his lovingkindnesses

H2617

kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Isaiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Isaiah 63:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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