Isaiah 64:12
Isaiah 64:12 in Multiple Translations
After all this, O LORD, will You restrain Yourself? Will You keep silent and afflict us beyond measure?
Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?
Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O Jehovah? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?
In view of all this, will you still do nothing, O Lord? will you keep quiet, and go on increasing our punishment?
In view of all this, are you still going to refuse to help us? Are you going to stay quiet and punish us so severely?
Wilt thou holde thy selfe still at these things, O Lord? wilt thou holde thy peace and afflict vs aboue measure?
For these dost Thou refrain Thyself, Jehovah? Thou art silent, and dost afflict us very sore!'
Will you hold yourself back for these things, LORD? Will you keep silent and punish us very severely?
Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things , O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, and grievously afflict us?
Wilt thou refrain thyself, O Lord, upon these things, wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us vehemently?
Yahweh, you see all those things, so we worry that you will refrain from helping us, and that you will cause us to suffer much more.
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Study Notes — Isaiah 64:12
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 64:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 64:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 64:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 64:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 64:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 64:12
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 64:12
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 64:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 64:12
- Sermons on Isaiah 64:12
Context — A Prayer for God’s Power
12After all this, O LORD, will You restrain Yourself? Will You keep silent and afflict us beyond measure?
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 42:14 | “I have kept silent from ages past; I have remained quiet and restrained. But now I will groan like a woman in labor; I will at once gasp and pant. |
| 2 | Psalms 74:10–11 | How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever? Why do You withdraw Your strong right hand? Stretch it out to destroy them! |
| 3 | Psalms 83:1 | O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God. |
| 4 | Zechariah 1:12 | Then the angel of the LORD said, “How long, O LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been angry these seventy years?” |
| 5 | Psalms 74:18–19 | Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name. Do not deliver the soul of Your dove to beasts; do not forget the lives of Your afflicted forever. |
| 6 | Psalms 80:3–4 | Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved. O LORD God of Hosts, how long will Your anger smolder against the prayers of Your people? |
| 7 | Psalms 89:46–51 | How long, O LORD? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath keep burning like fire? Remember the briefness of my lifespan! For what futility You have created all men! What man can live and never see death? Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah Where, O Lord, is Your loving devotion of old, which You faithfully swore to David? Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people— how Your enemies have taunted, O LORD, and have mocked every step of Your anointed one! |
| 8 | Psalms 79:5 | How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? |
| 9 | Revelation 6:10 | And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You avenge our blood and judge those who dwell upon the earth?” |
| 10 | Psalms 10:1 | Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble? |
Isaiah 64:12 Summary
Isaiah 64:12 is a cry for help from the prophet Isaiah, who is seeking to understand why God seems to be silent and unresponsive to the suffering of His people. He is asking God to intervene and stop the suffering, and to exert His power and mercy on behalf of His people, as seen in Psalms 107:1-3 and Jeremiah 29:11. This verse reminds us that even in difficult times, we can cry out to God and trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalms 23:4. By looking to God's character and promises, we can find comfort and hope, even in the midst of suffering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the prophet Isaiah ask if God will restrain Himself in Isaiah 64:12?
Isaiah asks this question because he is seeking to understand why God seems to be silent and unresponsive to the suffering of His people, as seen in the destruction of the temple and the cities of Judah, and he is referencing the idea that God is a God of justice and mercy, as seen in Psalms 103:8 and Lamentations 3:22-23.
What does it mean for God to 'keep silent and afflict us beyond measure'?
This phrase suggests that the prophet feels that God's silence and inaction are causing the people to suffer even more, and he is crying out for God to intervene and stop the suffering, as seen in the example of the psalmist in Psalms 13:1-2 and the prophet Habakkuk in Habakkuk 1:2-4.
Is Isaiah 64:12 a complaint against God or a cry for help?
This verse is a cry for help, as Isaiah is not complaining against God, but rather seeking to understand God's ways and asking for His intervention, as seen in the example of Jeremiah in Lamentations 3:19-24 and the prophet Hosea in Hosea 6:1-3.
How does Isaiah 64:12 relate to the idea of God's sovereignty?
This verse acknowledges God's sovereignty, but also expresses the prophet's desire for God to exert His power and mercy on behalf of His people, as seen in the example of Moses in Exodus 32:11-14 and the apostle Paul in Romans 9:14-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like God was silent or unresponsive, and how did I respond?
- How can I, like Isaiah, cry out to God in times of suffering and uncertainty, and what can I learn from his example?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's sovereignty, even when I do not understand His ways, and what scriptures can I turn to for comfort and guidance?
- How can I balance the idea of God's justice with the idea of His mercy, and what does this mean for my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 64:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 64:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 64:12
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 64:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 64:12
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 64:12
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 64:12
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 64:12
Sermons on Isaiah 64:12
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When Heaven Is Silent by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman addresses the challenging experience of silence from heaven during prayer, emphasizing that it can be a time of instruction, conviction, and character building. He en |
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The Passion of God by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson passionately explores the 'Passion of God,' emphasizing God's longing to reveal His glory and power amidst a spiritually indifferent world. He draws parallels between |
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Isaiah Chapter 18 the Passion of God by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson passionately explores Isaiah Chapter 18, emphasizing the fervent heart of God as He longs to reveal His glory and deliver His people. He describes the intense spiritua |
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A Plea for Relief Part 4 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith begins by expressing a plea to God for relief from the adversary and the reproach of the enemy. He acknowledges God's power manifested in nature |
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Holl-09 Israel in the Cosmic Drama by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a prophetic perspective that considers eternity and its impact on the present. He calls out the church in Holland to |
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The Battle to Think Right by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a woman who is married to a man named Saul. However, she helps David, who is being hunted by Saul, escape. As a result, she is a |
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Signs of the Times by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the discovery of an ancient book of Psalms in Dublin, Ireland. The manuscript was found open to Psalm 83, which talks about God's enemies and |