Isaiah 56:4
Isaiah 56:4 in Multiple Translations
For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant—
For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant;
For thus saith Jehovah of the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and hold fast my covenant:
For the Lord says, As for the unsexed who keep my Sabbaths, and give their hearts to pleasing me, and keep their agreement with me:
For this is what the Lord says: To the eunuchs who observe my Sabbaths, who choose to do what pleases me, and to keep my agreement,
For thus saith the Lord vnto the Eunuches, that keepe my Sabbaths, and chuse the thing that pleaseth me, and take holde of my couenant,
For thus said Jehovah of the eunuchs, Who do keep My sabbaths, And have fixed on that which I desired, And are keeping hold on My covenant:
For the LORD says, “To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, choose the things that please me, and hold fast to my covenant,
For thus saith the LORD to the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant;
For thus saith the Lord to the eunuchs, They that shall keep my sabbaths, and shall choose the things that please me, and shall hold fast my covenant:
They should not say that, because I, Yahweh, say this to the eunuchs who obey my laws about the Sabbath, and who choose to do the things that please me, and who obey all the other laws of the agreement that I made with the Israeli people:
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 56:4
Study Notes — Isaiah 56:4
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- Isaiah 56:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 56:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 56:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 56:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 56:4
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 56:4
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 56:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 56:4
- Sermons on Isaiah 56:4
Context — Salvation for Foreigners
4For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant—
5I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off. 6And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants— all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant—Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:111 | Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. |
| 2 | Luke 10:42 | But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 27:5 | Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me— yes, let them make peace with Me.” |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 23:5 | Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire? |
| 5 | Isaiah 56:6 | And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants— all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— |
| 6 | Joshua 24:15 | But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” |
| 7 | Isaiah 55:3 | Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David. |
| 8 | Hebrews 6:17 | So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. |
| 9 | Isaiah 56:2 | Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 50:5 | They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and join themselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten. |
Isaiah 56:4 Summary
[This verse is a promise from the Lord to people who feel like they don't fit in or are excluded, that He will give them a special place and legacy in His house. The Lord is saying that if we keep His Sabbath and choose to obey Him, He will give us a name that will last forever, as seen in Isaiah 56:5. This means that even if we feel like we don't have a big family or a lot of possessions, we can still have a lasting impact for the Lord, as stated in Matthew 6:19-21. By trusting in the Lord's promises, we can have confidence that He will take care of us and give us a future, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a eunuch in the context of Isaiah 56:4?
In this context, a eunuch refers to someone who is unable to have children, but the Lord is promising them a special place and legacy in His house, as seen in Isaiah 56:5, much like the promise to the faithful in Psalm 127:3-5.
Why is keeping the Sabbath so important in this verse?
Keeping the Sabbath is a way of showing love and obedience to the Lord, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15, and it is a key part of choosing what pleases Him, as stated in Isaiah 56:4.
What does it mean to 'hold fast to My covenant' in Isaiah 56:4?
Holding fast to the Lord's covenant means to cling to and obey the promises and commands He has given, such as those found in Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20, and to trust in His faithfulness, as seen in Hebrews 11:1-40.
How does this verse relate to people who feel like outcasts or outsiders?
This verse is a message of hope and inclusion for those who feel like they don't fit in or are excluded, as it promises that the Lord will give them a special place and legacy, as seen in Isaiah 56:5, and that they are not alone, as stated in Psalm 68:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'keep My Sabbaths' and make them a special time of rest and worship in my life?
- How can I 'choose what pleases' the Lord in my daily decisions and actions?
- What does it mean for me to 'hold fast to' the Lord's covenant, and how can I demonstrate my commitment to Him?
- In what ways can I trust that the Lord will give me a 'memorial and a name' that will last, even if I feel insignificant or overlooked now?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 56:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 56:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 56:4
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 56:4
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 56:4
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 56:4
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 56:4
Sermons on Isaiah 56:4
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The Rejected Ones by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and encourages the congregation to forgive others. He shares a personal story about a dilapidated chicken coop |
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Role of Prayer in Preparation for Spiritual Awakening by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of plain and simple preaching of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit. He highlights the need for genuine blessings fro |
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Single in Christ a Name Better Than Sons and Daughters by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the radical biblical truth that God promises those who remain single in Christ blessings that are better than the blessings of marriage and children. It expl |
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Variety in the Service Offered to God by Charles Finney | Charles Finney emphasizes the variety of service offered to God, categorizing believers into three classes: bond-servants motivated by fear, mercenaries seeking reward, and true se |
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Sola Scriptura 2 by Anton Bosch | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding that God operates by order and structure. He uses the example of the law of gravity to illustrate that just |
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The Sovereignty of God #1 by Ernest C. Reisinger | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the symbolic meaning of floods, waters, and waves in relation to power. He emphasizes that these forces are opposite to the power of the Lord, |
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Not Separated From Service by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of treasuring God's testimonies as a heritage, bringing joy to the heart. She encourages staying close to the Lord to avoid anything |







