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Isaiah 63:15 Meaning

Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained?

Context Explained

13That led them through the deep, as an horse in the wilderness, that they should not stumble?

14As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

15Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained?

16Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.

17O LORD, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways, and hardened our heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance.

Key Themes

divine-mercyholinesslonging

Related Cross References

  • Psalm 102:19

    Both verses express a desire for God's presence and intervention.

  • Hebrews 4:16

    This verse encourages believers to approach God's throne of grace, similar to the plea in Isaiah.

  • Lamentations 3:22-23

    Both passages highlight God's mercy and faithfulness.

Source: Isaiah 63:15