King James Version

What Does Isaiah 65:9 Mean?

Isaiah 65:9 in the King James Version says “And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit ...” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 65 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.”

Isaiah 65:9 · KJV

Context

7

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.

8

Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all.

9

And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.

10

And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me.

11

But ye are they that forsake the LORD, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop , and that furnish the drink offering unto that number. troop: or, Gad number: or, Meni, a pagan god

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
'And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.' The promise of offspring (zera - seed) continues Abraham's promise. 'My mountains' are Judah's highlands; 'mine elect' and 'my servants' will inherit. Faithful remnant receives the land promise.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This remnant will return from exile and ultimately receives fulfillment in the messianic kingdom. The 'seed' anticipates the ultimate Seed - Christ.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does this verse connect to the Abrahamic covenant's seed promise?
  2. What inheritance do 'my elect' and 'my servants' receive?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 11 words
וְהוֹצֵאתִ֤י1 of 11

“And I will bring forth”

H3318

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

מִֽיַּעֲקֹב֙2 of 11

“out of Jacob”

H3290

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

זֶ֔רַע3 of 11

“a seed”

H2233

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

וּמִיהוּדָ֖ה4 of 11

“and out of Judah”

H3063

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

וִירֵשׁ֣וּהָ5 of 11

“an inheritor”

H3423

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

הָרָ֑י6 of 11

“of my mountains”

H2022

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

וִירֵשׁ֣וּהָ7 of 11

“an inheritor”

H3423

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

בְחִירַ֔י8 of 11

“and mine elect”

H972

select

וַעֲבָדַ֖י9 of 11

“it and my servants”

H5650

a servant

יִשְׁכְּנוּ10 of 11

“shall dwell”

H7931

to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)

שָֽׁמָּה׃11 of 11
H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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 65:9 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Isaiah 65:9 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Amos 9:11-15Isaiah 27:6Romans 11:5-7Zechariah 10:6-12Obadiah 1:17-21Ezekiel 36:8-15

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