Isaiah 45:15
Isaiah 45:15 in Multiple Translations
Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior.
Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
Truly, you have a secret God, the God of Israel is a Saviour!
Yet you are a God who hides himself, God of Israel, Savior.
Verely thou, O God, hidest thy selfe, O God, the Sauiour of Israel.
Surely Thou [art] a God hiding Thyself, God of Israel — Saviour!
Most certainly you are a God who has hidden yourself, God of Israel, the Savior.’”
Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Savior.
Verily thou art a hidden God, the God of Israel the saviour.
God, although we cannot see you, you are the one to whom we Israeli people belong, the one who saves us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 45:15
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Isaiah 45:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָכֵ֕ן
אַתָּ֖ה
אֵ֣ל
מִסְתַּתֵּ֑ר
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
מוֹשִֽׁיעַ
אָכֵ֕ן
ʼâkên
H403
surely
Adv
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
אֵ֣ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
מִסְתַּתֵּ֑ר
çâthar
H5641
to hide
V-Hithpael
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מוֹשִֽׁיעַ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 45:15
אָכֵ֕ן
ʼâkên
H403
"surely"
Adv
The Hebrew word ʼâkên means surely or truly, often used for strong emphasis. It is used in the Bible to express certainty or contrast, like in Genesis 28:16 where Jacob says 'Surely the Lord is in this place'.
Definition: 1) surely, truly, indeed 1a) truly, indeed (strong assertive force) 1b) but indeed, but in fact (emphasizing a contrast)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: but, certainly, nevertheless, surely, truly, verily. See also: Genesis 28:16; Isaiah 40:7; Psalms 31:23.
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
אֵ֣ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
מִסְתַּתֵּ֑ר
çâthar
H5641
"to hide"
V-Hithpael
This word means to hide or conceal something, like covering it up. It can also mean to keep something secret or hidden from others, as in Psalm 27:5.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to hide oneself 1a2) to be hidden, be concealed 1b) (Piel) to hide carefully 1c) (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed 1d) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1e) (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully Aramaic equivalent: se.tar (סְתַר "to hide" H5642A)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:14; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 10:11.
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
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.
מוֹשִֽׁיעַ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
Study Notes — Isaiah 45:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 45:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 45:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 45:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 45:15
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 45:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
- Sermons on Isaiah 45:15
Context — God Calls Cyrus
13I will raise up Cyrus in righteousness, and I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild My city and set My exiles free, but not for payment or reward, says the LORD of Hosts.”
14This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”
15Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior.
16They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace. 17But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 8:17 | I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him. |
| 2 | Psalms 44:24 | Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression? |
| 3 | Isaiah 57:17 | I was enraged by his sinful greed, so I struck him and hid My face in anger; yet he kept turning back to the desires of his heart. |
| 4 | Isaiah 46:13 | I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor. |
| 5 | Psalms 77:19 | Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. |
| 6 | Romans 11:33–34 | O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” |
| 7 | John 4:22 | You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. |
| 8 | Isaiah 45:17 | But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. |
| 9 | Psalms 68:26 | Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. |
| 10 | Isaiah 43:3 | For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. |
Isaiah 45:15 Summary
[This verse, Isaiah 45:15, tells us that God is a God who sometimes hides Himself, but He is still our Savior. This means that even when we can't see or feel God's presence, He is still with us and working in our lives, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11. It's a reminder to trust in God's love and care for us, even when things don't make sense, and to look to Scripture, like Psalm 23:4, for comfort and guidance.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God hides Himself?
This phrase suggests that God's ways and presence are not always immediately apparent to us, as seen in Isaiah 45:15, but as Romans 1:20 states, His invisible attributes can be understood through creation and Scripture.
Is God still the Savior if He hides Himself?
Yes, God's role as Savior is not diminished by His hiddenness, as Isaiah 45:15 affirms, and is further emphasized in Psalm 46:1, which says God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Why would God choose to hide Himself from us?
God's hiddenness can serve to test our faith, as in Deuteronomy 29:29, which reminds us that secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.
How can we know God if He hides Himself?
Although God may hide Himself, He has revealed Himself through Scripture, as in Hebrews 1:1-2, which says God has spoken to us in these last days through His Son, and through the work of the Holy Spirit, as seen in John 16:13-14.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I experienced God's hiddenness in my life, and how has it affected my faith?
- How does the knowledge that God is my Savior, even when I don't see Him, impact my daily struggles and challenges?
- What are some ways I can seek to know God better, despite His hiddenness, and what role does Scripture play in this pursuit?
- How can I balance the tension between God's sovereignty and His hiddenness, trusting in His goodness and love even when I don't understand His ways?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 45:15
Verily thou art a God that hideth thyself,.... Who hid himself from the Gentile world for some hundreds of years, who had no knowledge of the true God, lived without him in the world, and whose times
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 45:15
Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour. Verily thou (art) a God that hidest thyself.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
These are the words of the prophet, drawn from him by the contemplation of the great and various works and dispensations of God towards his church, and in the world. That hidest thyself, to wit, from thy people for a season. Thy counsels are deep and incomprehensible, thy ways and carriages are past finding out, and full of beautiful variety. Sometimes thou hidest thy face, and withdrawest thy help from thy people, and sometimes thou dost show thyself to be their God and Saviour, as it follows. And therefore it is meet that we should patiently wait for the accomplishment of these glorious things here promised to us. And this admonition is most fitly inserted here, to prevent the mistakes of God’ s people, and to intimate that these promises were not to be speedily executed, but that they must expect and prepare for many and sharp afflictions before that time should come, which yet should end in their salvation.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
Isaiah 45:15 Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.Ver. 15. Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself.] As thou art invisible, and dwellest in light inaccessible; so in thy dispensations thou goest a way by thyself, and thy judgments are unsearchable. "Thou hidest thyself," and standest off a while sometimes from the help of thy poor people, but wilt appear to them and for them in due time. The Septuagint here translate Tu es Deus et nesciebamus, Thou art God, and we knew thee not. And this the fathers interpret concerning Christ; and hence the Jews seem to have drawn that speech of theirs, "Christ when he cometh, no man knoweth whence he is." Haec approbatio est Prophetae. - Scultet.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
(15) Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself . . .—The words have been variously taken: (1) as continuing the wondering homage of the heathen; (2) as spoken by the prophet as he surveys the unsearchable ways of God. (Comp. Romans 11:33.) Through the long years of exile He had seemed to hide Himself, to be negligent of His people (Isaiah 8:17; Isaiah 54:8; Psalms 55:1) or unable to help them. Now it would be seen that He had all along been as the Strong one (El) working for their deliverance.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
Verse 15. Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself] At present, from the nations of the world. O God of Israel, the Saviour] While thou revealest thyself to the Israelites and savest them.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 45:15
15. It is difficult to say whether this verse continues the confession of the heathen, or whether it contains the prophet’s own reflexion on the marvellous issue of the deliverance. a God that hidest thyself] The prophet would perhaps hardly have used this language in his own name (see Isaiah 45:19). But to the nations of the world Jehovah had hitherto been a hidden deity; His power and glory had never been reflected in the fortunes of His own people. Now at length He is revealed in His true character, as a “Saviour” (or Deliverer) (see on ch. Isaiah 43:3). Comp., however, ch. Isaiah 55:8 f.; Deuteronomy 29:29; Proverbs 25:2, for a sense in which Jehovah might be said to hide Himself even from Israel.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 45:15
Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself - That is, that hidest thy counsels and plans.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
14, 15. The labour of Egypt — The profits of labour upon her productive soil were the wealth of Egypt. See note on Isaiah 43:3. The restoration to Zion is here contemplated as if already accomplished.
Sermons on Isaiah 45:15
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A Christlike Home (1) Christlike Husbands and Wives by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of building a Christ-like home, focusing on the roles of a Christ-like husband, wife, father, and mother to raise Christ-like children. It hig |
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Miracles of Elisha, Message 1 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the person and message of a man who looks like Jesus. The first two lessons explore the characteristics of this man, emphasizing that anyone |
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The Hidings of God by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer explores the theme of God's hiddenness in his sermon 'The Hidings of God,' reflecting on Isaiah 45:15. He discusses how God's presence is often felt yet unseen in nature |
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Rivers of Blessing by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the Rivers of Blessing, recounting a powerful revival on the island of Lewis where believers' fervent prayers led to a town-wide awakening. He emphasizes |
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(The Full Gospel) 22. the Ministry of Melchizedek by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the priesthood of Melchizedek, emphasizing the importance of quietly blessing others without seeking recognition or honor. He highlights how Melchizedek met |
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Truly, Thou Art a God Who Hides Thyself by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the characteristic of God's nature to work without seeking recognition, using the example of Melchizedek who quietly blessed Abraham without seeking any cred |
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Bless the Others and Disappear - Seek to Be Unknown by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of humility and anonymity in serving others, reflecting God's nature of hiddenness as described in Isaiah 45:15. He illustrates this through th |