Isaiah 29:19
Isaiah 29:19 in Multiple Translations
The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
The meek also shall increase their joy in Jehovah, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
And the poor will have their joy in the Lord increased, and those in need will be glad in the Holy One of Israel.
The humble will be even happier in the Lord, and the poor will find their joy in the Holy One of Israel.
The meeke in the Lord shall receiue ioye againe, and the poore men shall reioyce in the holy one of Israel.
And the humble have added joy in Jehovah, And the poor among men In the Holy One of Israel rejoice.
The humble also will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
And the meek shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Yahweh will enable humble people to be very joyful again. Poor people will rejoice about what the Holy One of Israel has done.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 29:19
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Isaiah 29:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יָסְפ֧וּ
עֲנָוִ֛ים
בַּֽ/יהוָ֖ה
שִׂמְחָ֑ה
וְ/אֶבְיוֹנֵ֣י
אָדָ֔ם
בִּ/קְד֥וֹשׁ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
יָגִֽילוּ
וְ/יָסְפ֧וּ
yâçaph
H3254
to add
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
עֲנָוִ֛ים
ʻânâv
H6035
poor
Adj
בַּֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
שִׂמְחָ֑ה
simchâh
H8057
joy
N-fs
וְ/אֶבְיוֹנֵ֣י
ʼebyôwn
H34
needy
Conj | Adj
אָדָ֔ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
בִּ/קְד֥וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Prep | Adj
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
יָגִֽילוּ
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 29:19
וְ/יָסְפ֧וּ
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
עֲנָוִ֛ים
ʻânâv
H6035
"poor"
Adj
To be poor or humble, often describing someone who is meek or weak. In the Bible, it can also mean to be afflicted or lowly, as seen in Matthew 5:5.
Definition: 1) poor, humble, afflicted, meek 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak and afflicted 1d) humble, lowly, meek
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: humble, lowly, meek, poor. Compare H6041 (עָנִי). See also: Numbers 12:3; Psalms 147:6; Psalms 9:13.
בַּֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שִׂמְחָ֑ה
simchâh
H8057
"joy"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means joy or gladness, often used to describe a happy occasion or celebration, like a festival. It's used in the Bible to express God's joy and pleasure. In the KJV, it's translated as joy, gladness, or mirth.
Definition: 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 106:5; Psalms 4:8.
וְ/אֶבְיוֹנֵ֣י
ʼebyôwn
H34
"needy"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is needy or poor, often oppressed and in need of help from God. It appears in the Bible to describe those who are vulnerable and in need of deliverance. In the KJV, it is translated as beggar, needy, or poor man.
Definition: 1) in want, needy, chiefly poor, needy person 2) subject to oppression and abuse 3) needing help, deliverance from trouble, especially as delivered by God 4) general reference to lowest class
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: beggar, needy, poor (man). See also: Exodus 23:6; Psalms 107:41; Psalms 9:19.
אָדָ֔ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
בִּ/קְד֥וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Prep | Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
יָגִֽילוּ
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
Study Notes — Isaiah 29:19
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- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 29:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 29:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 29:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 29:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 29:19
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 29:19
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 29:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 29:19
- Sermons on Isaiah 29:19
Context — Sanctification for the Godly
17In a very short time, will not Lebanon become an orchard, and the orchard seem like a forest?
18On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.
19The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
20For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down— 21those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice.Cross References
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| 1 | James 2:5 | Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? |
| 2 | Isaiah 61:1 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, |
| 3 | Matthew 11:29 | Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. |
| 4 | Matthew 5:5 | Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. |
| 5 | Matthew 11:5 | The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. |
| 6 | Psalms 25:9 | He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. |
| 7 | James 1:9 | The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position. |
| 8 | Psalms 37:11 | But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. |
| 9 | Matthew 5:3 | “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
| 10 | Zephaniah 2:3 | Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. |
Isaiah 29:19 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 29:19, is saying that when we are humble and recognize our need for God, we can experience greater joy in Him. It's also saying that even those who are poor and marginalized can find happiness and comfort in God, because He is their provider and comforter (as seen in Psalm 34:6). This is a reminder that our joy and happiness come from God, not from our circumstances (as seen in Philippians 4:4), and that we can trust Him to take care of us, no matter what. By focusing on God and His love for us, we can experience true joy and happiness, even in difficult times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be humble in the context of Isaiah 29:19?
To be humble means to have a lowly and modest opinion of oneself, recognizing one's dependence on God, as seen in Proverbs 22:4, where it says that humility is before honor.
How can the poor among men rejoice in the Holy One of Israel?
The poor can rejoice in God because He is their provider and comforter, as seen in Psalm 34:6, where it says that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
What is the relationship between joy and humility in this verse?
The verse suggests that humility is a condition for increasing joy in the Lord, as those who are humble are able to recognize and appreciate God's goodness and love, as seen in James 4:10, where it says that humility comes before exaltation.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's redemption?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of God's redemption and restoration, as seen in Isaiah 29:17-21, where God promises to bring light and salvation to those who are oppressed and marginalized, and as seen in Romans 5:3-5, where it says that suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate humility in my own life, in order to increase my joy in the Lord?
- How can I, as a believer, be a source of comfort and hope to those who are poor and marginalized?
- In what ways have I experienced God's provision and comfort in my own life, and how can I rejoice in Him more fully?
- What are some things that I can do to prioritize humility and recognition of God's sovereignty in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 29:19
The meek also shall increase [their] joy in the Lord,.... The "meek", lowly, and humble, are such who are made sensible of sin, and become humble under a sense of it; who see the insufficiency of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 29:19
The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 29:19
The meek; the humble and meek believers, opposed to those proud and scornful Israelites or Jews, of whom he speaks in this and in the foregoing chapter. Shall increase their joy in the Lord; shall greatly rejoice in this, that the Lord and Holy One of Israel is now their God and portion. The poor; either, 1. Spiritually, of which . Or, 2. Outwardly, mean and despicable people, such as the Gentiles were in the opinion of the Jews, and such as the greatest part of the first believing Christians were, .
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 29:19
Isaiah 29:19 The meek also shall increase [their] joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.Ver. 19. The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord.] All sincere converts, such especially as have mastered and mortified their unruly passions and are cured of the fret, these shall add joy; these shall have joy upon joy, they shall "overabound exceedingly with joy." The poor among men.] The poor in spirit. These shall greatly rejoice, both for the mercy of God to themselves, and for the justice of God exercised upon others.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 29:19
(19) The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord.—A new element enters into the ideal restoration of the future. Men had been weary of the name of the Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 30:11). In that better time it should be the source of joy and peace for the poor and the lowly, on whom Isaiah looked with all the yearnings of a prophet’s sympathy.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 29:19
19. The meek and poor (as in the Psalms) are the oppressed and down-trodden lower orders, as contrasted with the irreligious upper class (Isaiah 29:20 f.). They have now no hope but in Jehovah; then they shall obtain fresh joy in Him, because He has delivered them.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 29:19
The meek - The word ‘meek’ usually refers to those who are patient in the reception of injuries, but the Hebrew word used here (ענוים ‛ănâviym) means properly the oppressed, the afflicted, the
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 29:19
18, 19. That day — The period of moral changes to be wrought by Jehovah, mentioned in the preceding verse. The revolution is to be complete. Hinderances to teaching the law, through blind leaders, shall be removed.
Sermons on Isaiah 29:19
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Just Vessels by Jackie Pullinger | This sermon emphasizes the importance of ministering to the poor, highlighting how God chooses the weak and needy to shame the strong, and how reaching out to the poor can lead to |
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(Demonology) How the Warfare Goes by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power of the devil and his influence over various realms, including the political, physical, mental, and spiritual realms. The preacher e |
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Integrity: Prosperity Gospel by Femi Adeley by Femi Adeleye | This sermon addresses the dangers and misconceptions of the prosperity gospel, highlighting how it can lead to materialism, misinterpretation of Scripture, and a focus on personal |
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(Beginnings) Faith by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of salvation and its connection to faith. He emphasizes that salvation in the New Testament is not just about being saved from hel |
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Useful for the Master - Part 4 by Jackie Pullinger | This sermon emphasizes the importance of ministering to the poor as a fundamental requirement for all Christians, highlighting God's heart for the marginalized and the need to reac |
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Little Foxes & Dead Flies by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, Bill McLeod shares a personal experience of a man named George Bell who was a successful witness and soul winner. Despite his initial envy towards George, God chall |
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Judgment Could It Be? by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of recognizing and repenting for our sins. He references Romans 2:5, which asks if we despise the riches of God's goodness and |