Isaiah 65:24
Isaiah 65:24 in Multiple Translations
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
And it shall come to pass that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
And before they make their request I will give an answer, and while they are still making prayer to me, I will give ear.
I will reply even before they ask me. While they are still speaking, I will answer them!
Yea, before they call, I will answere, and whiles they speake, I will heare.
And it hath come to pass, They do not yet call, and I answer, They are yet speaking, and I hear.
It will happen that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will hear; as they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Before they call to me to help them, I will answer; I will answer their prayers while they are still praying for me to do something for them.
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Isaiah 65:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָ֥ה
טֶֽרֶם
יִקְרָ֖אוּ
וַ/אֲנִ֣י
אֶעֱנֶ֑ה
ע֛וֹד
הֵ֥ם
מְדַבְּרִ֖ים
וַ/אֲנִ֥י
אֶשְׁמָֽע
וְ/הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
טֶֽרֶם
ṭerem
H2962
before
Adv
יִקְרָ֖אוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וַ/אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
אֶעֱנֶ֑ה
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
ע֛וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
הֵ֥ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
מְדַבְּרִ֖ים
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel
וַ/אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
אֶשְׁמָֽע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 65:24
וְ/הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
טֶֽרֶם
ṭerem
H2962
"before"
Adv
This word indicates something has not happened yet, or it happened before something else. It is used to show timing or sequence of events, translated as before, ere, or not yet in the KJV.
Definition: before, not yet, before that
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: before, ere, not yet. See also: Genesis 2:5; 2 Kings 6:32; Psalms 5:6.
יִקְרָ֖אוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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.
וַ/אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | 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.
אֶעֱנֶ֑ה
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
ע֛וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
הֵ֥ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
מְדַבְּרִ֖ים
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
וַ/אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | 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.
אֶשְׁמָֽע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
Study Notes — Isaiah 65:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 65:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 65:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 65:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 65:24
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 65:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
- Sermons on Isaiah 65:24
Context — A New Heaven and a New Earth
22No 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.
23They will not labor in vain or bear children doomed to disaster; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD— they and their descendants with them.
24Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
25The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but the food of the serpent will be dust. They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain,” says the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 10:12 | “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. |
| 2 | 1 John 5:14–15 | And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. |
| 3 | Isaiah 58:9 | Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk, |
| 4 | Mark 11:24 | Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. |
| 5 | Psalms 91:15 | When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. |
| 6 | Psalms 50:15 | Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 55:6 | Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. |
| 8 | Acts 4:31 | After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. |
| 9 | Acts 10:30–32 | Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God. Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’ |
| 10 | Psalms 32:5 | Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah |
Isaiah 65:24 Summary
[Isaiah 65:24 tells us that God is so attentive to our needs that He answers our prayers even before we ask and hears us while we are still speaking. This shows how much God cares about us and wants to be close to us. It's like what Jesus said in Matthew 6:8, that God already knows what we need before we ask Him. This promise should give us a lot of confidence when we talk to God, knowing He is always listening and ready to answer, as also promised in Psalm 145:18 where it says God is near to all who call on Him in truth.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to answer before we call?
This verse, Isaiah 65:24, shows that God is always one step ahead, knowing our needs before we even ask, much like Jesus taught in Matthew 6:8 that our Father knows what we need before we ask Him.
How can we be sure God will hear us?
According to Isaiah 65:24, God promises to hear us while we are still speaking, demonstrating His eagerness to listen to and respond to our prayers, as also seen in Psalm 145:18 where it says the Lord is near to all who call on Him in truth.
Is this promise only for certain people?
This promise in Isaiah 65:24 is part of a larger context where God is speaking about the blessings for His people, suggesting that this intimate communication is a benefit of being in a relationship with Him, as also emphasized in Jeremiah 33:3 where He invites us to call to Him and promises to answer.
How does this relate to our everyday lives?
Understanding that God answers before we call and hears us while we are still speaking should give us confidence in prayer, knowing that our prayers are not just heard but also anticipated by God, much like the assurance given in Romans 8:26-27 that the Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us according to God's will.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in your life when you felt like God answered your prayers before you even had a chance to ask, and how did that experience shape your faith?
- How does the knowledge that God hears us while we are still speaking affect your approach to prayer and your relationship with Him?
- Reflect on a current situation where you are waiting for an answer from God; how can the promise of Isaiah 65:24 encourage you to trust in His timing and response?
- In what ways can you cultivate a deeper sense of anticipation and expectation in your prayers, knowing that God is always ready to answer and hear you?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer,.... The sense is, should they be attacked by any enemy, or fear that they shall be disturbed by them, and so bethink themselves of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
God promised, , to answer them when they called; here he promiseth to be so ready to answer, as to answer the words as soon as they should be formed in their hearts, before they should get them out of their lips, ; yea, while they were speaking, ,23 Ac 10:44. Nor doth God say only they shall have the things they would have, (for so wicked men may sometimes have from the bountiful hand of Divine Providence,) but they shall have them as an answer or return unto their prayers.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.Ver. 24. And it shall come to pass, that before they call I will answer.] Mirabilis certe promissio, a wonderful promise, verily, saith Scultetus. The prayers of the saints do sooner pierce from their hearts to heaven, than they can find way from their hearts to their mouths. So David found it; and Daniel; and that prodigal. Our Saviour, who came out of the bosom of the Father, gives two reasons (1.) "The Father himself loveth you," and love is liberal; (2.) "The Father knoweth before ye ask, that ye have need of all these things." And while they are yet speaking, I will hear.] Thus he heard those praying Israelites at the meet at Mizpeh, David, Daniel, Cornelius, and his company; Luther, when he came leaping out of his study, where he had been praying, with Vicimus! vicimus! in his mouth; the day is ours, we shall carry the cause.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
(24) Before they call . . .—In man’s experience of men, often, as things are now, in his relations with God, there is an interval between prayer and the answer. In the new Jerusalem the two would be simultaneous, or the answer would anticipate the prayer.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
Verse 24. Before they call, I will answer] I will give them all they crave for, and more than they can desire.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 65:24
24. Cf. Daniel 9:21.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 65:24
Before they call, I will answer - That is, their desires shall be anticipated, God will see their needs, and he will impart to them the blessings which they need. He will not wait to be applied to for the blessing.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 65:24
24. Before they call, I will answer — With unclouded consciousness of union with God, they shall realize certain possession of blessings, without need or occasion of calling for them.
Sermons on Isaiah 65:24
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Powerful Praying by Lou Sutera | This sermon emphasizes the importance of powerful and specific praying, highlighting the need for fervent, believing, and focused prayers. It shares anecdotes of answered prayers, |
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Walk in God's Way by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher shares two stories about individuals seeking guidance from God. The first story is about a young man praying to find his future wife, and after flippin |
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Prayer Meeting - When the Weak Are Made Strong by Carter Conlon | The video shown during the sermon provided an overview of the events and activities that have taken place at Times Square Church during the recent storm. The church staff and leade |
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Psalms 33 - Christianity Personal Corporate by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of a nation being under God's blessing by acknowledging Him as Lord. It challenges individuals to consider personal and corporate repentance, |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the deep teachings of Isaiah chapters 40 to 66, highlighting the importance of humility, trust in God's ways, and the need for true repentance and righteous |
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Isaiah Chapter 28 the Mystery of Prayer by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the profound teachings of Isaiah on prayer, emphasizing that God is both the Hearer and Answerer of our prayers, always attentive to our needs even before we |
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The Most High a Prayer Hearing God by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the character of the Most High as a prayer-hearing God, emphasizing that God graciously takes notice of the prayers of His people, accepts their suppli |