Isaiah 59:2
Isaiah 59:2 in Multiple Translations
But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.
But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, so that he will not hear.
But your sins have come between you and your God, and by your evil doings his face has been veiled from you, so that he will give you no answer.
It's your guilt that has created a barrier between you and your God; your sins have hidden his face from you so he can't hear you.
But your iniquities haue separated betweene you and your God, and your sinnes haue hidde his face from you, that he will not heare.
But your iniquities have been separating Between you and your God, And your sins have hidden The Presence from you — from hearing.
But your iniquities have separated you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.
But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
But your iniquities have divided between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you that he should not hear.
But, you have separated yourselves from your God by the sins that you have committed. Because of your sins, he has turned away from you, with the result that he does not pay attention to what you request him to do.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 59:2
Study Notes — Isaiah 59:2
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 59:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 59:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 59:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 59:2
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 59:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
- Sermons on Isaiah 59:2
Context — Sin Separates Us from God
2But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.
3For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice. 4No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 5:25 | Your iniquities have diverted these from you; your sins have deprived you of My bounty. |
| 2 | Proverbs 15:29 | The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 3 | Micah 3:4 | Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. |
| 4 | Isaiah 1:15 | When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 31:17–18 | On that day My anger will burn against them, and I will abandon them and hide My face from them, so that they will be consumed, and many troubles and afflictions will befall them. On that day they will say, ‘Have not these disasters come upon us because our God is no longer with us?’ And on that day I will surely hide My face because of all the evil they have done by turning to other gods. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 39:23–24 | And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity, because they were unfaithful to Me. So I hid My face from them and delivered them into the hands of their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword. I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and transgressions, and I hid My face from them. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:19–20 | When the LORD saw this, He rejected them, provoked to anger by His sons and daughters. He said: “I will hide My face from them; I will see what will be their end. For they are a perverse generation— children of unfaithfulness. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 39:29 | And I will no longer hide My face from them, for I will pour out My Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 10 | Joshua 7:11 | Israel has sinned; they have transgressed My covenant that I commanded them, and they have taken some of what was devoted to destruction. Indeed, they have stolen and lied, and they have put these things with their own possessions. |
Isaiah 59:2 Summary
This verse means that when we sin, it creates a wall between us and God, making it hard for us to feel close to Him or hear His voice. It's like when we do something wrong and feel bad, and we don't want to talk to our parents or friends - it's similar with God. But the good news is that if we say sorry and turn away from our sins, God will forgive us and talk to us again, as seen in 1 John 1:9. We can have a close relationship with God when we choose to follow Him and live according to His ways (Psalm 119:9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that our iniquities have built barriers between us and God?
This means that our sins create a separation between us and God, making it difficult for us to experience His presence and hear His voice, as seen in Isaiah 59:2, and also in Isaiah 1:15 where it says that God will not hear our prayers if we have blood on our hands.
Can God still hear us if we have sin in our lives?
According to Isaiah 59:2, if we have unconfessed sin in our lives, God may not hear our prayers, but as seen in 1 John 1:9, if we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive us and restore our relationship with Him.
How can we remove the barriers between us and God?
We can remove these barriers by repenting of our sins and turning to God, as seen in Acts 3:19, where it says that repentance brings times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.
What is the result of our sins hiding God's face from us?
When our sins hide God's face from us, we are unable to experience His presence and guidance in our lives, leading to a lack of direction and purpose, as seen in Psalm 32:3-4, where it describes the discomfort and pain of being separated from God due to sin.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be allowing sin to build barriers between me and God?
- How can I ensure that I am living a life that is pleasing to God and allows me to hear His voice clearly?
- What are some practical steps I can take to repent of my sins and restore my relationship with God?
- How can I balance the awareness of my sin with the knowledge of God's love and forgiveness?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 59:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 59:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 59:2
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 59:2
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 59:2
Sermons on Isaiah 59:2
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Strengthen Me Just Once by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher starts by talking about the distractions and temptations of the world, comparing them to different varieties of ice cream and donuts. He then refers to |
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"America Rejecting the Light" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the concept of God's potential withdrawal of protection from a nation that has been abundantly blessed but has turned away from Him. It explores the idea th |
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Sin in the Camp by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing both the goodness and severity of God. He points out that while the goodness of God is often preached and celeb |
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God Seeks a Man of Prayer by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the lack of justice and salvation in the world, drawing parallels to historical events such as the Vietnam War, the tragedy of the boat peop |
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Puritan Evangelism by Al Martin | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing his personal journey into ministry and the importance of preaching the word of God. He then quotes J.I. Packer and Thomas Manton to em |
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Hatching Snake Eggs by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of putting off seeking deliverance from sin and turning back to God. He calls on those who have been injured or run away from God t |
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National Religious Apostasy (4) by Albert N. Martin | In this sermon on "God's Word to Our Nation," the speaker focuses on the theme of righteousness and sin in relation to a nation. The key scripture used is Proverbs 14:34, which sta |






