Isaiah 65:15
Isaiah 65:15 in Multiple Translations
You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name.
And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name:
And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen; and the Lord Jehovah will slay thee; and he will call his servants by another name:
And your name will become a curse to my people, and the Lord God will put you to death, and give his servants another name:
Your name will only be used as a curse by my chosen ones, for the Lord God will kill you and give his servants another name.
And ye shall leaue your name as a curse vnto my chosen: for the Lord God shall slay you and call his seruants by another name.
And ye have left your name For an oath for My chosen ones, And the Lord Jehovah hath put thee to death, And to His servants He giveth another name.
You will leave your name for a curse to my chosen, and the Lord GOD will kill you. He will call his servants by another name,
And ye shall leave your name for a curse to my chosen: for the Lord GOD will slay thee, and call his servants by another name:
And you shall leave your name for an execration to my elect: and the Lord God shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name.
Those whom I have chosen will use your names when they curse people; I, Yahweh the Lord, will get rid of you. But I will give to those who worship and obey me a new name that they will use when they bless people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 65:15
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Isaiah 65:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִנַּחְתֶּ֨ם
שִׁמְ/כֶ֤ם
לִ/שְׁבוּעָה֙
לִ/בְחִירַ֔/י
וֶ/הֱמִיתְ/ךָ֖
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
יְהוִ֑ה
וְ/לַ/עֲבָדָ֥י/ו
יִקְרָ֖א
שֵׁ֥ם
אַחֵֽר
וְ/הִנַּחְתֶּ֨ם
yânach
H3240
to rest
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-2mp
שִׁמְ/כֶ֤ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
לִ/שְׁבוּעָה֙
shᵉbûwʻâh
H7621
oath
Prep | N-fs
לִ/בְחִירַ֔/י
bâchîyr
H972
chosen
Prep | Adj | Suff
וֶ/הֱמִיתְ/ךָ֖
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִ֑ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
וְ/לַ/עֲבָדָ֥י/ו
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
יִקְרָ֖א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
אַחֵֽר
ʼachêr
H312
another
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 65:15
וְ/הִנַּחְתֶּ֨ם
yânach
H3240
"to rest"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-2mp
To rest or settle down, implying a sense of calmness or stillness, as described in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: bestow, cast down, lay (down, up), leave (off), let alone (remain), pacify, place, put, set (down), suffer, withdraw, withhold. (The Hiphil forms with the dagesh are here referred to, in accordance with the older grammarians; but if any distinction of the kind is to be made, these should rather be referred to H5117 (נוּחַ), and the others here.) See also: Genesis 2:15; 1 Kings 13:30; Psalms 17:14.
שִׁמְ/כֶ֤ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
לִ/שְׁבוּעָה֙
shᵉbûwʻâh
H7621
"oath"
Prep | N-fs
This word means an oath or curse, like a promise or vow. In the Bible, it appears in Numbers 5:21 and Deuteronomy 29:12, referring to God's oath. The KJV translates it as 'oath' or 'curse'.
Definition: 1) oath, curse 1a) oath 1a1) attesting of innocence 1a2) curse 1b) oath (of Jehovah)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: curse, oath, [idiom] sworn. See also: Genesis 24:8; 2 Samuel 21:7; Psalms 105:9.
לִ/בְחִירַ֔/י
bâchîyr
H972
"chosen"
Prep | Adj | Suff
The word means chosen or select, often referring to someone or something preferred by God. It appears in passages like Isaiah 43:20, where God chooses Israel as his special people.
Definition: chosen, choice one, chosen one, elect (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: choose, chosen one, elect. See also: 2 Samuel 21:6; Psalms 106:23; Psalms 89:4.
וֶ/הֱמִיתְ/ךָ֖
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
אֲדֹנָ֣/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִ֑ה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
וְ/לַ/עֲבָדָ֥י/ו
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
יִקְרָ֖א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אַחֵֽר
ʼachêr
H312
"another"
Adj
Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.
Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.
Study Notes — Isaiah 65:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 65:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 65:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 65:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 65:15
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 65:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
- Sermons on Isaiah 65:15
Context — Judgments and Promises
13Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
14My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit.
15You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name.
16Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight. 17For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 62:2 | Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. |
| 2 | Romans 9:26 | and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’” |
| 3 | Acts 11:26 | and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. |
| 4 | Zechariah 8:13 | As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 29:22 | Because of them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will use this curse: ‘May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!’ |
| 6 | 1 Peter 2:9–10 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. |
| 7 | Isaiah 65:9 | And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there. |
| 8 | Isaiah 65:22 | No longer will they build houses for others to inhabit, nor plant for others to eat. For as is the lifetime of a tree, so will be the days of My people, and My chosen ones will fully enjoy the work of their hands. |
| 9 | 1 Thessalonians 2:16 | hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them. |
| 10 | Matthew 21:41 | “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and will rent out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his share of the fruit at harvest time.” |
Isaiah 65:15 Summary
This verse means that those who do not follow God will be remembered with shame and contempt, while those who love and serve Him will be given a new name and a new identity, symbolizing their redemption and belonging to God, as seen in Isaiah 62:2 and Revelation 2:17. The Lord promises to bless and reward His servants, while the wicked will face judgment and punishment, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46 and Psalm 37:28. By putting our trust in God and following His ways, we can experience the joy and blessing of being His servants, and look forward to receiving a new name and a new identity in Him, as promised in 1 Corinthians 12:3 and Romans 8:28-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to leave behind a name as a curse?
This means that the wicked will be remembered with shame and contempt, as seen in Isaiah 65:15, whereas the righteous will be given a new name by the Lord, symbolizing their redemption and new identity in Him, as also seen in Revelation 2:17 and Revelation 3:12.
Who are the chosen ones and the servants mentioned in this verse?
The chosen ones and servants refer to the faithful followers of God, who have been chosen by Him for salvation and service, as seen in Isaiah 65:13-14 and Romans 8:28-30, where it is written that God works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
What is the significance of being given another name by the Lord?
Being given another name signifies a new identity, purpose, and belonging to God, as seen in Isaiah 62:2, where it is written that the righteous will be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord will bestow, and in 1 Corinthians 12:3, where it is written that no one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of judgment and redemption in the Bible?
This verse highlights the contrast between the fate of the wicked and the righteous, as seen in Isaiah 65:13-17 and Matthew 25:31-46, where the sheep are separated from the goats, and the righteous are rewarded, while the wicked are punished, demonstrating God's justice and mercy, as seen in Psalm 37:28 and Romans 2:6-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can align myself with the servants of the Lord, who will be given a new name and experience joy and blessing?
- How can I ensure that my name is not associated with shame and curse, but rather with the blessings and redemption of the Lord?
- In what ways can I practically demonstrate my commitment to being a servant of the Lord, and how can I trust in His promise to give me a new name and a new identity?
- What are some things in my life that I need to surrender to the Lord, in order to receive a new name and a new purpose, and how can I trust in His goodness and sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 65:15
And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen,.... Execrable and abominable to them, as the name of a Jew is to this day, and in all places; for their unbelief and impenitence, for their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 65:15
And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name: Your name for a curse. The name of 'Jew' has been for long a formula of execration (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
Your name shall rot, as , or only be used when men would curse others, saying, Let them be made like such persons. As the names of Leah and Rachel, , and others of God’ s servants, were used in blessing; so your names shall only be used in cursing; or when men will curse themselves, they shall use your names as examples of the eminent wrath of God upon sinners. For you shall not perish by an ordinary hand, but by the hand of the Lord God; and as is the God, so is his justice, so is his strength; yea, God himself shall look upon your name as accursed, and not suffer his people to be called by it; they shall not be called Jews, but Christians, , the children of God, . So detestable a sin is idolatry, that God will not suffer himself to be called by a name given to idols, how proper soever it be to express his perfection, ,17; nor yet suffer his own people to be called by a name by which idolaters are known.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
Isaiah 65:15 And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name:Ver. 15. And ye shall leave your name for a curse.] So that when mine elect shall denounce my curse against any one, they shall say, God make thee such another as was such a cursed wretch. See Jeremiah 24:9; Jeremiah 29:22; Jeremiah 44:8; Zechariah 8:13, Iadaeus sim si fallo, say the Turks at this day; As hard-hearted and unhappy as a Jew, say we. And call his servants by another name.] Jews inwardly, Israelites indeed, Christians, a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people. The wicked, when they die, go out in a snuff, leave a stench behind them, as they say the devil doth when he goeth out of a room; but when the saints depart, they leave a sweet smell behind them, as those lamps do that are fed with aromatical oil. Yea, it is more than probable that in the next world we shall look upon Bradford and such with thoughts of extraordinary love and sweetness through all eternity, as Bonner and such with execration and everlasting detestation.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
(15) Ye shall leave your name for a curse . . .—The phrase has parallels in Numbers 5:21; Zechariah 8:13; Jeremiah 29:22, the thought in each case being that the person named is under so heavy a penalty from the wrath of Jehovah that he becomes a representative instance of what that wrath can accomplish, and because the old name, say of Jacob or of Judah, has been thus identified with evil. He will call His chosen ones, the true Israel, as by another name, which shall be for blessing, and not for cursing. (Comp. Isaiah 62:2, Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:12.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
Verse 15. Shall slay thee - "Shall slay you"] For והמיתך vehemithecha, shall slay thee, the Septuagint and Chaldee read והמיתכם vehemithechem, shall slay you, plural.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 65:15
15. Their names shall be used in a formula of imprecation. Comp. in illustration Jeremiah 29:22 : “And from them shall be taken a curse for all the captivity of Judah … saying, ‘Jehovah make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!’.” Have we such a formula quoted in the clause following, “and the Lord Jehovah shall slay thee”? It is objected (1) that the formula would be incomplete, the essential words—“like so-and-so”—being omitted; (2) the “and” is unaccounted for, while to remove it would leave a perf. with a precative sense, a usage which is very doubtful in Hebr. (Driver, Tenses, § 20). On the other hand, the use of 2nd pers. sing. rather favours the view that the words are meant as a specimen of the curse. and call his servants by another name] The LXX. (Cod. Vat.), with slight modifications of the text, reads: “And on my servants shall be called a new name” (τοῖςδὲδουλεύουσίμοικληθήσεταιὄνομακαινόν). The καινόν is no doubt a slip; but the change of “his” to “my” is an obvious improvement, and may safely be adopted. The promise must not be taken too literally, nor too closely connected with the preceding threat.
It is hardly conceivable that the prophet contemplates the abrogation of the name “Israel,” because it has been degraded by unworthy Israelites (Cheyne, Comm.). This would be implied only if the name “Israel” were that which is to remain for a curse, which is again a too violent interpretation. The “other name” is contrasted, not with that which both parties had borne in common, but with names such as “Forsaken,” which describe the present condition of the true believers. Cf. ch. Isaiah 62:2; Isaiah 62:4; Isaiah 62:12.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 65:15
And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen - To my people; to those whom I have selected to be my friends.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 65:15
15, 16. Ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen — “Name for a curse,” is that by which an imprecation is called on one’s own head if he do not what he pledges to do, or if he do what he pledges himself not to do.
Sermons on Isaiah 65:15
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Hilarius Pictaviensis by John Gill | John Gill discusses the teachings of Hilarius Pictaviensis regarding predestination, emphasizing that God has a determinate number of elect individuals chosen for eternal glory. Hi |
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The New Name by George MacDonald | George MacDonald delves into the mysticism found in the Book of Revelation, exploring the symbolism of the white stone and the new name written on it, which signifies the divine ju |
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The Name 'Christian'. by Elijah Goodwin | Elijah Goodwin preaches about the significance of the name 'Christian' as the family name of the religious association, derived from 'Christ' meaning 'anointed.' He emphasizes that |
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An Address to the Different Religious Societies on the Sacred Import of the Christian Name by Rice Haggard | Rice Haggard preaches about the importance of unity and love among Christians, emphasizing the need to set aside denominational divisions and come together under the simple princip |
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Christians: Almost or Altogether? by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord Jesus based on the teachings of the prophets. He recounts the conversation between Paul, Festus, and |
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To God Be Glory in the Church by Art Katz | In this sermon entitled "To God Be Glory In The Church," Arthur Katz emphasizes the importance of aligning ourselves with the perfect standard that comes from heaven. He encourages |
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Fren-05 Message for Ywam by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the cataclysmic event of the earth being burned and consumed, as described in the Bible. The speaker emphasizes the importance of conducting o |