Isaiah 33:2
Isaiah 33:2 in Multiple Translations
O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.
O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
O Jehovah, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou our arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
O Lord, have mercy on us; for we have been waiting for your help: be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of trouble.
Lord, please be kind to us; we put our confidence in you. Be the strength we rely on every morning; be our salvation in times of trouble.
O Lord, haue mercie vpon vs, wee haue waited for thee: be thou, which waste their arme in the morning, our helpe also in time of trouble.
O Jehovah, favour us, for thee we have waited, Be their arm, in the mornings, Yea, our salvation in time of adversity.
LORD, be gracious to us. We have waited for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
O LORD, be gracious to us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
O Lord, have mercy on us: for we have waited for thee: be thou our arm in the morning, and our salvation in the time of trouble.
Yahweh, be kind to us, because we have patiently waited for you to help us. Enable us to be strong every day, and rescue us when we have troubles.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 33:2
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Isaiah 33:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֥ה
חָנֵּ֖/נוּ
לְ/ךָ֣
קִוִּ֑ינוּ
הֱיֵ֤ה
זְרֹעָ/ם֙
לַ/בְּקָרִ֔ים
אַף
יְשׁוּעָתֵ֖/נוּ
בְּ/עֵ֥ת
צָרָֽה
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
חָנֵּ֖/נוּ
chânan
H2603
be gracious
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
לְ/ךָ֣
Prep | Suff
קִוִּ֑ינוּ
qâvâh
H6960
to await
V-Piel-Perf-1cp
הֱיֵ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
זְרֹעָ/ם֙
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
arm
N-cs | Suff
לַ/בְּקָרִ֔ים
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-mp
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
יְשׁוּעָתֵ֖/נוּ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fs | Suff
בְּ/עֵ֥ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
Prep | N-cs
צָרָֽה
tsârâh
H6869
dearth
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 33:2
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
חָנֵּ֖/נוּ
chânan
H2603
"be gracious"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to show kindness or favor, often by bending or stooping to help someone in need, as seen in the actions of God towards his people.
Definition: 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity 1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious 1b) (Niphal) to be pitied 1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious 1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on 1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration 1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, [idiom] fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 33:5; Psalms 37:21; Psalms 4:2.
לְ/ךָ֣
""
Prep | Suff
קִוִּ֑ינוּ
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
V-Piel-Perf-1cp
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
הֱיֵ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
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.
זְרֹעָ/ם֙
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
"arm"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for arm refers to the arm as stretched out, symbolizing strength, force, or power, as seen in the KJV translations of arm, mighty, and strength.
Definition: 1) arm, forearm, shoulder, strength 1a) arm 1b) arm (as symbol of strength) 1c) forces (political and military) 1d) shoulder (of animal sacrificed)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength. See also: Genesis 49:24; Proverbs 31:17; Psalms 10:15.
לַ/בְּקָרִ֔ים
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-mp
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
יְשׁוּעָתֵ֖/נוּ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
בְּ/עֵ֥ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
Prep | N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
צָרָֽה
tsârâh
H6869
"dearth"
N-fs
A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Definition: death, destitution
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 35:3; Psalms 116:3; Psalms 9:10.
Study Notes — Isaiah 33:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 33:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 33:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 33:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 33:2
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 33:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
- Sermons on Isaiah 33:2
Context — The LORD Is Exalted
1Woe to you, O destroyer never destroyed, O traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, you will be betrayed.
2O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.
3The peoples flee the thunder of Your voice; the nations scatter when You rise. 4Your spoil, O nations, is gathered as by locusts; like a swarm of locusts men sweep over it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. |
| 2 | Isaiah 59:16 | He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him. |
| 3 | Isaiah 30:18–19 | Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you. |
| 4 | Psalms 62:8 | Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah |
| 5 | Psalms 60:11 | Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. |
| 6 | 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.” |
| 7 | Exodus 14:27 | So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea. |
| 8 | Psalms 46:1 | God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. |
| 9 | Psalms 62:1 | In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. |
| 10 | Psalms 130:4–8 | But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared. I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning— more than watchmen wait for the morning. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance. And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity. |
Isaiah 33:2 Summary
Isaiah 33:2 is a prayer asking God to be gracious and to be our strength and salvation. It means that we need God's help and we are waiting for Him to give it to us. Just like how we need food and water every day to survive, we need God's strength every morning to face whatever challenges come our way (as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23). By trusting in God and waiting for Him, we can have confidence that He will deliver us in times of trouble, as promised in Psalm 50:15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'wait for' the Lord in Isaiah 33:2?
To wait for the Lord means to trust in His timing and provision, as seen in Psalm 27:14, and to have faith that He will deliver us in His perfect time.
How can God be our 'strength every morning'?
As stated in Isaiah 33:2, God can be our strength every morning because He is our Rock and our Redeemer, as seen in Psalm 19:14, and He renews our strength daily, as mentioned in Isaiah 40:31.
What kind of trouble is the 'time of trouble' referring to in Isaiah 33:2?
The 'time of trouble' refers to any difficult circumstance or trial we face, such as persecution, sickness, or hardship, but as Romans 8:28 reminds us, God works all things together for our good.
Is this verse only for Israel or can it apply to believers today?
While Isaiah 33:2 was originally addressed to Israel, the principles of waiting on God, seeking His strength, and trusting in His salvation are timeless and universal, applying to all believers, as seen in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I practically 'wait for' the Lord in my daily life, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- How has God been my 'strength every morning' in the past, and what are some ways I can acknowledge and thank Him for this?
- What are some 'times of trouble' I am currently facing, and how can I trust in God's salvation and deliverance during these times?
- In what ways can I seek to make God my 'strength' and 'salvation' every day, not just in times of trouble?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 33:2
O Lord, be gracious unto us,.... This is a prayer of the church under the persecutions of antichrist, imploring the grace and favour of God in their miserable and distressed circumstances; desiring
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 33:2
Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee!
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
O Lord, be gracious unto us; the prophet contemplating the judgment which was now coming upon God’ s people, directeth his prayer to God for them. Their arm; our arm or strength. The change of persons is most frequent in prophetical writings. Every morning; when we offer the morning sacrifice, and call upon thee; which yet is not meant exclusively, as if he did not desire God’ s help at other times; but comprehensively, the morning being put synecdochically for the whole day. The sense is, Help us speedily and continually.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
Isaiah 33:2 O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.Ver. 2. O Lord, be gracious unto us.] Brevicula sed pulchra precatio, a short but sweet prayer of the prophet, teaching thereby the people to put the promise in suit, and to do it effectually, using a thong of strong arguments, as here is much in few. Be thou their arm.] Here the Church seemeth to pray for her children, as they before had prayed for her. Plena eat affectibus haec precatio. Every morning.] Heb., In the mornings - that is, speedily, seasonably, continually, and for Christ’ s sake, Voce enim "matutinis" allusum adiuge sacrificium Scultet., Piscat.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
(2) O Lord, be gracious . . .—Faith transforms itself into prayer. The prophet will still “wait” upon God. In the change of person, “their arm,” “our salvation,” we hear the very words of the prayer as it was spoken, the first referring to the soldiers who were to fight the battles of their country, the second to the non-combatants who were assembled with Isaiah in supplication.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
Verse 2. Be thou their arm every morning - "Be thou our strength every morning"] For זרעם zeroam, their arm, the Syriac, Chaldee, and Vulgate read זרענו zeroenu, our arm, in the first person of the pronoun, not the third: the edition of Felix Pratensis has זרעתינו zerootheynu in the margin. The prophet is here praying against the enemies of God's people; and yet this part of the prayer seems to be in their behalf: but from the above authorities it appears that OUR arm is the true reading, though I do not find it confirmed by any of Kennicott's, De Rossi's, or my own MSS. My old MS. Bible has, - Be thou oure arm in erly.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 33:2
2. The nation’s prayer to Jehovah. The writer seems to make himself the spokesman of the community, a thing which Isaiah rarely does (see Isaiah 32:15); nowhere, as here, in a prayer. Cheyne, however, suggests that he speaks in the name of his own disciples, for whose sake he prays that the whole nation may be spared. be thou their arm] i.e. their strength and defence (Jeremiah 17:5). The force of the pronoun “their” is uncertain; some change it (needlessly perhaps) to “our.” On the phrase “every morning,” cf. ch. Isaiah 28:19.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 33:2
O Lord - This is a solemn prayer to Yahweh, made by the Jews in the apprehension of the invasion of the Assyrian.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 33:2
2. Be gracious unto us — As the prophet puts it, the prayer is calm, but full of assurance. There is no vagueness or uncertainty of hope.
Sermons on Isaiah 33:2
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When God Stops the Plundering by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the reasons why God rises up to deliver His people. The first reason is that God waits for us to forsake our confidence in our own power and |
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Receiving the Holy Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker, Pastor Dave, shares a story about a farmer who toiled his whole life on a rocky piece of land, only to die in poverty and discouragement. However, afte |
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Reading From the Beatitudes by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound blessings found in the Beatitudes, particularly focusing on the comfort promised to those who mourn and the meek. He explains that mourning signi |
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Be a Blessing by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the promises made by God to Abraham in Genesis. The four promises mentioned are: making Abraham into a great nation, blessing him, making his |
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Why Do the Righteous Suffer by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a personal story about a doctor friend who gained sympathy for those in pain after experiencing kidney stones himself. The speaker the |
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(2006 Conference) 4.appreciation and Encouragement by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of appreciation, gratitude, and encouragement in restoring balance in our lives. It highlights the need to express gratitude to God, appreciat |
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God Has Not Passed You - Part 2 by David Wilkerson | This sermon is a powerful testimony of God's love and compassion, showcasing a miraculous intervention in the life of a woman named Rachel and her family. It emphasizes the importa |