Isaiah 31:6
Isaiah 31:6 in Multiple Translations
Return to the One against whom you have so blatantly rebelled, O children of Israel.
¶ Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.
Turn ye unto him from whom ye have deeply revolted, O children of Israel.
Come back to him who has been so deeply sinned against by the children of Israel.
Come back, Israelites, to the one you so blatantly rebelled against.
O ye children of Israel, turne againe, in as much as ye are sunken deepe in rebellion.
Turn back to Him from whom sons of Israel Have deepened apostasy.
Return to him from whom you have deeply revolted, children of Israel.
Turn ye to him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.
Return as you had deeply revolted, O children of Israel.
My people, even though you have greatly rebelled against Yahweh, return to him.
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Isaiah 31:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שׁ֗וּבוּ
לַ/אֲשֶׁ֛ר
הֶעְמִ֥יקוּ
סָרָ֖ה
בְּנֵ֥י
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
שׁ֗וּבוּ
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לַ/אֲשֶׁ֛ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Prep | Rel
הֶעְמִ֥יקוּ
ʻâmaq
H6009
be deep
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
סָרָ֖ה
çârâh
H5627
revolt
N-fs
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 31:6
שׁ֗וּבוּ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
לַ/אֲשֶׁ֛ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הֶעְמִ֥יקוּ
ʻâmaq
H6009
"be deep"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
Means to be or make something deep, like a profound idea or a deep hole, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of God's wisdom and the depths of the ocean.
Definition: 1) to be deep, be profound, make deep 1a) (Qal) to be deep 1b) (Hiphil) to make deep, make profound
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: (be, have, make, seek) deep(-ly), depth, be profound. See also: Psalms 92:6; Isaiah 31:6; Isaiah 7:11.
סָרָ֖ה
çârâh
H5627
"revolt"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means to turn away or revolt, often used to describe moral or legal offenses. It appears in the Bible to describe rebellion against God or authority. In the KJV, it is translated as revolt or turn away.
Definition: 1) apostasy, defection, turning aside, withdrawal 1a) defection (of moral or legal offenses) 1b) apostasy 1c) withdrawal (negated)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] continual, rebellion, revolt(-ed), turn away, wrong. See also: Deuteronomy 13:6; Isaiah 31:6; Isaiah 1:5.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
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.
Study Notes — Isaiah 31:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 31:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 31:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 31:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 31:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
- Sermons on Isaiah 31:6
Context — Woe to Those Who Rely on Egypt
4For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey— and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor— so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights.
5Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.”
6Return to the One against whom you have so blatantly rebelled, O children of Israel.
7For on that day, every one of you will reject the idols of silver and gold that your own hands have sinfully made. 8“Then Assyria will fall, but not by the sword of man; a sword will devour them, but not one made by mortals. They will flee before the sword, and their young men will be put to forced labor.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 3:22 | “Return, O faithless children, and I will heal your faithlessness.” “Here we are. We come to You, for You are the LORD our God. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 3:14 | “Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, “for I am your master, and I will take you—one from a city and two from a family—and bring you to Zion. |
| 3 | Isaiah 55:7 | Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 3:10 | Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD. |
| 5 | Isaiah 1:4–5 | Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children of depravity! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. |
| 6 | Joel 2:12–13 | “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. |
| 7 | Acts 26:20 | First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 31:18–20 | I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God. After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’ Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. |
| 9 | Acts 3:19 | Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 33:9–16 | So Manasseh led the people of Judah and Jerusalem astray, so that they did greater evil than the nations that the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites. And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen. So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition; so He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah. He removed the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, along with all the altars he had built on the temple mount and in Jerusalem, and he dumped them outside the city. Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel. |
Isaiah 31:6 Summary
[Isaiah 31:6 is a call to return to God after rebelling against Him, which means to turn away from our sins and turn to Him in faith, as seen in Acts 3:19. This verse is a reminder that God is always ready to forgive and welcome us back, as described in Luke 15:11-32, where the prodigal son returns to his father. We can return to God by repenting of our sins and trusting in His love and mercy, as seen in 1 John 1:9. By doing so, we can experience His protection and deliverance, as described in Isaiah 31:5, and live a life that honors Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'blatantly rebel' against God?
To blatantly rebel against God means to deliberately and openly disobey His commands, as seen in Isaiah 31:6, which is a call to return to Him after such rebellion, similar to the call to repentance in Ezekiel 18:30.
Who are the 'children of Israel' in this verse?
The 'children of Israel' refers to the people of Israel, God's chosen people, who have a special covenant relationship with Him, as described in Exodus 19:5-6 and Deuteronomy 7:6.
What is the consequence of not returning to God after rebelling against Him?
The consequence of not returning to God after rebelling against Him can be severe, as seen in Isaiah 31:7-8, where it is written that the people will reject their idols and Assyria will fall, but ultimately, the consequences of sin are described in Romans 6:23 as death, and only through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ can we receive salvation, as seen in John 3:16.
How can we 'return' to God if we have rebelled against Him?
To return to God, we must repent of our sins and turn to Him in faith, as seen in Acts 3:19, where it is written that we must repent and turn to God, so that our sins may be wiped away, and as described in 1 John 1:9, where it is written that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have rebelled against God, and how can I return to Him?
- How can I demonstrate my repentance and faith in my daily life, as a response to God's call to return to Him?
- What are some idols in my life that I need to reject, as described in Isaiah 31:7, and how can I replace them with a deeper devotion to God?
- How can I trust in God's protection and deliverance, as described in Isaiah 31:5, even in the midst of challenging circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 31:6
Turn ye unto [him],.... From the Egyptians, to whom they sought for help, unto the Lord, they had neglected; from evil ways and practices, idolatry and impiety, by repentance and reformation; to the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 31:6
Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted. Turn ye unto (him). The power and love of Yahweh, just mentioned are the strongest incentives for returning to Him (Ezekiel 16:62-63; Hosea 6:1).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
Turn ye unto him; let the consideration of this gracious promise engage you to repent of your carnal policies, in seeking and trusting to Egypt for help, and sincerely to return to God. The children of Israel; either, 1. The Israelites, strictly so called, who are now utterly destroyed for their apostacy; and therefore take heed that you do not follow their example. Or, 2. You Jews, who are the children of Israel; which title he here gives them, partly to admonish them of their great and many obligations to God, and partly to aggravate the sin of their apostacy. Have deeply revolted, in neglecting and forsaking him, and seeking to Egypt for help; which he calls a deep revolt, partly because it was a heinous sin, being contrary to God’ s express command, and highly dishonourable to God; and partly because it was carried on with deep dissimulation, and with a public profession of cleaving to God, and with a design of seeking deep to hide this their counsel from the Lord, wherewith he charged this people, .
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
Isaiah 31:6 Turn ye unto [him from] whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.Ver. 6. Turn ye unto him.] Vos apostatae Iudaei. You apostate Jews. He runs far that never turneth again, we say; ye have revolted and run away from God with all your hearts, doing evil as ye could. Oh turn again to him, ex profundo imoque corde ad illum redite, let there be a proportion between your sin and your repentance. Turn ye unto me, usque ad me, all out as far as to me, give not the half turn only; with all your heart. "Take heed lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God." ‘Aπιστια parit αποστοισαν
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
(6) Turn ye unto him.—Then, as ever, this was the sum and substance of the prophet’s teaching, conversion; with that, all was hope; without it, all was fear. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 30:6.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
Verse 6. Have deeply revolted - "Have so deeply engaged in revolt."] All the ancient Versions read תעמיקו taamiku, in the second person, instead of העמיקו heemiku, they have deeply revolted, &c.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 31:6
Turn ye unto him - In view of the fact that he will assuredly defend Jerusalem, commit yourselves unto him rather than seek the aid of Egypt. Have deeply revolted - For the meaning of this phrase, see the note at Isaiah 29:15.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 31:6
6. The children of Israel have deeply revolted — The remarks to be made here are: 1) Monotheism was the fundamental idea of their religion. 2) A covenant between Israel and their God was a covenant which the latter never broke.
Sermons on Isaiah 31:6
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Stretch Out Your Hands to God's Will by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the troubled state of the world and the need for repentance. He refers to Daniel's prayer as an example of turning to God and seeking forgiv |
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An Alarm to the Unconverted 4 of 5 by Joseph Alleine | In this sermon, Christ is calling upon the listeners to arise and take possession of the good land that is promised to them. The preacher encourages the audience to view the glory |
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Living in Plan A by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holding onto God's word and having a deep relationship with Him. He highlights that many people struggle to grasp and inte |
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Return From Backsliding by Kjell Olsen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the first evil that God accuses his people of committing. He describes God as the exclusive fountain of living water and laments that his peop |
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A Tender Heart by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the significance of maintaining a tender heart, as highlighted in 2 Kings 22:19. He explains that while a tender heart is a divine gift, it requires diligent e |
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Surely He Shall Deliver Thee From the Snare of the Fowler by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes God's dual deliverance from the snares of the fowler, illustrating that He protects His people from entering traps and also rescues them if they fall into |
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Return From Backsliding by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the necessity of returning to God after experiencing the consequences of sin and backsliding. He highlights that sin can lead to spiritual ruin and that tr |