Isaiah 65:18
Isaiah 65:18 in Multiple Translations
But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight.
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create; for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
But men will be glad and have joy for ever in what I am making; for I am making Jerusalem a delight, and her people a joy.
Be glad, and be happy forever and ever in what I'm going to create, for I will make Jerusalem a delightful place, and its people a real joy.
But be you glad and reioyce for euer in the things that I shall create: for beholde, I will create Ierusalem, as a reioycing and her people as a ioye,
But joy ye, and rejoice for ever, that I [am] Creator, For, lo, I am creating Jerusalem a rejoicing, And her people a joy.
But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for, behold, I create Jerusalem to be a delight, and her people a joy.
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
But you shall be glad and rejoice for ever in these things, which I create: for behold I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and the people thereof joy.
Be glad and always rejoice because of what I will do: Jerusalem will be a place where people rejoice; the people who live there will always be happy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 65:18
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Isaiah 65:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
אִם
שִׂ֤ישׂוּ
וְ/גִ֨ילוּ֙
עֲדֵי
עַ֔ד
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
אֲנִ֣י
בוֹרֵ֑א
כִּי֩
הִנְ/נִ֨י
בוֹרֵ֧א
אֶת
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם
גִּילָ֖ה
וְ/עַמָּ֥/הּ
מָשֽׂוֹשׂ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
שִׂ֤ישׂוּ
sûws
H7797
to rejoice
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/גִ֨ילוּ֙
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
עֲדֵי
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עַ֔ד
ʻad
H5703
perpetuity
N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
בוֹרֵ֑א
bârâʼ
H1254
to create
V-Qal
כִּי֩
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הִנְ/נִ֨י
hên
H2005
look!
Part | Suff
בוֹרֵ֧א
bârâʼ
H1254
to create
V-Qal
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
גִּילָ֖ה
gîylâh
H1525
rejoicing
N-fs
וְ/עַמָּ֥/הּ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Conj | N-ms | Suff
מָשֽׂוֹשׂ
mâsôws
H4885
rejoicing
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 65:18
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
שִׂ֤ישׂוּ
sûws
H7797
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to feel joyful or cheerful, like a bright and happy feeling. It appears in the Bible when people are celebrating or giving thanks. In the KJV, it is often translated as 'rejoice' or 'be glad'.
Definition: 1) to exult, rejoice 1a) (Qal) to exult, display joy
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: be glad, [idiom] greatly, joy, make mirth, rejoice. See also: Deuteronomy 28:63; Isaiah 61:10; Psalms 19:6.
וְ/גִ֨ילוּ֙
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
עֲדֵי
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עַ֔ד
ʻad
H5703
"perpetuity"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
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.
אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
בוֹרֵ֑א
bârâʼ
H1254
"to create"
V-Qal
This verb means to create or make something, often used to describe God's creative power. It can also mean to choose or select something. The Bible uses it to describe God's creation of the world.
Definition: 1) to create, shape, form 1a) (Qal) to shape, fashion, create (always with God as subject) 1a1) of heaven and earth 1a2) of individual man 1a3) of new conditions and circumstances 1a4) of transformations 1b) (Niphal) to be created 1b1) of heaven and earth 1b2) of birth 1b3) of something new 1b4) of miracles 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cut down 1c2) to cut out
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: choose, create (creator), cut down, dispatch, do, make (fat). See also: Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; Psalms 51:12.
כִּי֩
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
הִנְ/נִ֨י
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
בוֹרֵ֧א
bârâʼ
H1254
"to create"
V-Qal
This verb means to create or make something, often used to describe God's creative power. It can also mean to choose or select something. The Bible uses it to describe God's creation of the world.
Definition: 1) to create, shape, form 1a) (Qal) to shape, fashion, create (always with God as subject) 1a1) of heaven and earth 1a2) of individual man 1a3) of new conditions and circumstances 1a4) of transformations 1b) (Niphal) to be created 1b1) of heaven and earth 1b2) of birth 1b3) of something new 1b4) of miracles 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cut down 1c2) to cut out
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: choose, create (creator), cut down, dispatch, do, make (fat). See also: Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; Psalms 51:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
גִּילָ֖ה
gîylâh
H1525
"rejoicing"
N-fs
This word simply means rejoicing or joy, expressing a feeling of happiness, as seen in its KJV translations.
Definition: rejoicing
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: joy, rejoicing. See also: Isaiah 35:2; Isaiah 65:18.
וְ/עַמָּ֥/הּ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
מָשֽׂוֹשׂ
mâsôws
H4885
"rejoicing"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a feeling of great joy or delight, like the rejoicing in Psalm 16:11. It's about being happy and celebrating something good. In the Bible, it often describes a positive emotional state.
Definition: exultation, joy, rejoicing
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: joy, mirth, rejoice. See also: Job 8:19; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 48:3.
Study Notes — Isaiah 65:18
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- Isaiah 65:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 65:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 65:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 65:18
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 65:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
- Sermons on Isaiah 65:18
Context — A New Heaven and a New Earth
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.
18But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight.
19I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. 20No longer will a nursing infant live but a few days, or an old man fail to live out his years. For the youth will die at a hundred years, and he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 98:1–9 | Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King. Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. |
| 2 | Revelation 19:1–6 | After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. |
| 3 | Isaiah 66:10–14 | Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her, so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight yourselves in her glorious abundance. For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees. As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.” When you see, you will rejoice, and you will flourish like grass; then the hand of the LORD will be revealed to His servants, but His wrath will be shown to His enemies. |
| 4 | Revelation 11:15–18 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” |
| 5 | Psalms 67:3–5 | Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. |
| 6 | 1 Thessalonians 5:16 | Rejoice at all times. |
| 7 | Isaiah 44:23 | Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. |
| 8 | Isaiah 49:13 | Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones. |
| 9 | Isaiah 25:9 | And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” |
| 10 | Zechariah 9:9 | Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. |
Isaiah 65:18 Summary
[This verse, Isaiah 65:18, tells us that God is going to create a new and wonderful place, where His people will live in joy and delight, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4. He wants us to be glad and rejoice forever in the amazing things He creates. We can trust that God is good and that He wants the best for us, as seen in Psalm 100:5. By looking forward to the eternal joy that God promises, we can rejoice in His creation and trust in His sovereignty, as mentioned in Jeremiah 31:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of God creating Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight?
This signifies a new era of peace and happiness for God's people, as seen in Isaiah 65:18, where God promises to create a new heaven and a new earth, as mentioned in Isaiah 65:17, and to bring joy to His people, as also seen in Revelation 21:4.
How can we be glad and rejoice forever in what God creates?
We can rejoice in God's creation by trusting in His goodness and sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 100:5, and by looking forward to the eternal joy that He promises to His people, as mentioned in Isaiah 65:18 and Jeremiah 31:13.
What is the relationship between God's creation and our joy?
According to Isaiah 65:18, our joy is directly related to God's creation, as He promises to create a new heaven and a new earth, and to bring joy to His people, as also seen in Isaiah 61:10, where it is written that God will rejoice over us with gladness.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's redemption and restoration of His people, as seen in Isaiah 65:17-25, and is connected to other biblical themes, such as the new heaven and the new earth, as mentioned in Revelation 21:1-4, and the eternal joy of God's people, as seen in Psalm 16:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a sense of joy and delight in God's creation, as mentioned in Isaiah 65:18?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in difficult circumstances, and rejoice in His creation?
- What are some things that I can do to align my heart with God's desire to bring joy to His people, as seen in Isaiah 65:18 and Jeremiah 31:13?
- How can I look forward to the eternal joy that God promises to His people, as mentioned in Isaiah 65:18 and Revelation 21:4?
- What are some ways that I can reflect on God's creation and rejoice in it, as seen in Psalm 100:5 and Isaiah 65:18?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 65:18
But be you glad, and rejoice for ever in that which I create,.... This may refer either to persons converted, both at the beginning of the Gospel, and in the latter day, whether Jews or Gentiles; who
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 65:18
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
You that are my people, though you cannot rejoice with that degree of joy that attendeth a present fruition of good; yet be glad, and rejoice with the rejoicing of hope, for the thing is certain what I am already doing. Nor let your present state, or the discouragements you have from seeming improbabilities, spoil your joy; for it is not a work to be produced in an ordinary course, or by an ordinary power, but by the power of me, who bring something out of nothing, or out of what hath no fittedness to such a production; and I will create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy: by Jerusalem here must be meant the church, as well under the gospel as under the law (because the gospel church is grafted into that olive); or else this prophecy must be understood as fulfilled in the coming of Christ, ; or else it referreth to a more full calling of the Jews than we have yet seen or heard of.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
Isaiah 65:18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever [in that] which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.Ver. 18. But be glad and rejoice for ever.] What can ye be less than everlastingly merry when you consider your gospel privileges, which are such as may well swallow up all discontents, and make you "more than conquerors," and that is triumphers? For, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing.] Creo talem Ierusalem ut sit ei nomen tripudium, et populus eius vocetur gaudium. Hence it appeareth that these things are not to be taken according to the letter, but of "Jerusalem which is above, that mother of us all." Oecolamp.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
(18) I create Jerusalem . . .—From the prophet’s stand-point, as elsewhere, both in 1 and 2 Isaiah, the earthly city, transformed and transfigured, occupies the central place in the new creation. In the New Testament we note the transfer of the promise to the unseen eternal city, the Jerusalem which is above (Galatians 4:26; Revelation 21:10).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
Verse 18. Rejoice for ever in that which I create - "Exult in the age to come which I create"] So in Isaiah 9:6 אבי עד abi ad, πατηρτουμελλοντοςαιωνος, "the father of the age to come," Sept. See Bishop Chandler, Defence of Christianity, p. 136.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 65:18
18. I create Jerusalem a rejoicing &c.] i.e. either an object in which one may rejoice (Isaiah 65:19, ch. Isaiah 60:15) or an abode of joy (ch. Isaiah 51:3, Isaiah 61:7).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 65:18
But be ye glad and rejoice - (See the notes at Isaiah 51:11). Forever - It is not to be momentary happiness - like a bright morning that is soon overcast with clouds.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
17-19. Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth — Viewing such a glorious restoration as a new creation, Jehovah is represented as saying: I work a wondrous change; it is a new state of Messianic glory.
Sermons on Isaiah 65:18
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Serving the Lord With Gladness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that God desires His people to serve Him with joy and gladness, rooted in the understanding of His tender love and ongoing work in their lives. He warns |
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Sing the New Song—part 1 by John D. Martin | In this sermon, the importance of music in worship is emphasized. The speaker recounts the story of Joshua and the Levites, who sang before going into battle and witnessed God's vi |
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Challenge by R.G. Flexon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not just attending conventions and gatherings, but also reaching out to the world with the message of God's love. He share |
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His Offer to Us by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon transcript, Basil E. Schlink emphasizes that God is alive and active in the world today. He assures listeners that God's promises are true and always come to pass. T |
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The Magic of Music (Part 2) by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan addresses the profound impact of music on the youth, emphasizing how negative influences can lead to despair and even suicide, as evidenced by tragic statistics in We |
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Exposition on Psalm 99 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the importance of seeking Christ in the Psalms, Prophets, and Law, understanding that all scriptures point to Jesus. He emphasizes how believers in Chr |
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We Glorify christ... by David Platt | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the mission and vision of their faith community, which is to glorify Christ by making disciples of all nations. They emphasize the importance |