Isaiah 63:19
Isaiah 63:19 in Multiple Translations
We have become like those You never ruled, like those not called by Your name.
We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name.
We are become as they over whom thou never barest rule, as they that were not called by thy name.
We have become as those who were never ruled by you, on whom your name was not named.
We were yours from ancient times, but we've ended up like people you've never ruled, never identified as yours.
We haue bene as they, ouer whome thou neuer barest rule, and vpon whom thy Name was not called.
We have been from of old, Thou hast not ruled over them, Not called is Thy name upon them!
We have become like those over whom you never ruled, like those who were not called by your name.
We are thine : thou never didst bear rule over them; they were not called by thy name.
We are become as in the beginning, when thou didst not rule over us, and when we were not called by thy name.
Now it seems as though we never were ruled by you, as though we were never part of your family [MTY].
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 63:19
Study Notes — Isaiah 63:19
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 63:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 63:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 63:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 63:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 63:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 63:19
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 63:19
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 63:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 63:19
- Sermons on Isaiah 63:19
Context — A Prayer for Mercy
19We have become like those You never ruled, like those not called by Your name.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 135:4 | For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. |
| 2 | Acts 14:16 | In past generations, He let all nations go their own way. |
| 3 | Romans 9:4 | the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. |
| 4 | Isaiah 65:1 | “I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’ |
| 5 | Ephesians 2:12 | remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. |
| 6 | Psalms 79:6 | Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the kingdoms that refuse to call on Your name, |
| 7 | Acts 15:17 | so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things |
| 8 | Amos 9:12 | that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 10:25 | Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, and on the families that do not call on Your name. For they have devoured Jacob; they have consumed him and finished him off; they have devastated his homeland. |
Isaiah 63:19 Summary
[This verse means that God's people have become so disobedient and distant from Him that they are now like people who never knew God, as if they were never part of His family, which is a tragic condition because it means they are missing out on the blessings and guidance that come with being in a relationship with Him (Psalm 103:2). To be like those not called by God's name is to live without the benefit of His love, protection, and wisdom, which is why it's so important for believers to stay connected to Him through prayer, reading His word, and obeying His commands (John 15:7). The good news is that no matter how far we stray, God always calls us to return to Him, offering forgiveness and restoration, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, and it's never too late to come back to Him and be called by His name again, experiencing the joy and peace that comes with being in a right relationship with our Creator.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be like those God never ruled?
This phrase in Isaiah 63:19 suggests a state of spiritual exile, where God's people have become disconnected from His guidance and authority, much like the nations that do not know Him, as described in Psalm 9:17.
How can God's people become like those not called by His name?
This condition arises when God's people neglect their relationship with Him, failing to seek His will and guidance, as warned in Hosea 4:6, and thus they begin to resemble those who do not know Him.
Is this verse speaking of a literal or spiritual condition?
Isaiah 63:19 is describing a spiritual condition where God's people have strayed so far from His ways that they are now indistinguishable from those who have never known Him, a state that is both a result of their disobedience and a call to return to Him, as seen in Jeremiah 3:22.
What is the significance of God's name in this context?
In Isaiah 63:19, God's name represents His character, authority, and the covenant relationship He has with His people, as emphasized in Exodus 3:15, and to not be called by His name means to be outside of this special relationship and its blessings.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I be like those God never ruled, even if I am a believer, and how can I return to a closer walk with God?
- What are the consequences of neglecting my relationship with God, and how can I prioritize seeking His will and guidance in my life?
- How can I, as part of God's people, ensure that I do not become like those not called by His name, and what practices can I adopt to stay connected to Him?
- Reflect on times in your life when you felt distant from God; what steps did you take to return to Him, and what can you learn from those experiences to deepen your relationship with Him now?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 63:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 63:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 63:19
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 63:19
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 63:19
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 63:19
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 63:19
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 63:19
Sermons on Isaiah 63:19
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The Prayer of Jabez by J.C. Philpot | Joseph Philpot preaches on the prayer of Jabez, highlighting the desires and breathings of a soul seeking God's blessings, spiritual enlargement, divine guidance, and deliverance f |
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God's Inheritance by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on the profound truth that God's inheritance is found in His people, emphasizing that God chose not the world or angels, but humanity as His special treasure. He |
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The Parable of the Treasure by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on 'The Parable of the Treasure' from Matthew 13:44, emphasizing that the treasure represents Israel, hidden in the world, and that the man who finds it symboliz |
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God and China by Zhiming Yuan | Zhiming Yuan delves into the intricate relationship between Christianity and Chinese culture, exploring the historical tensions, biases, and hindrances that have existed over the p |
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(Exodus) Exodus 13:20-22 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. The speaker emphasizes how God provided for them by leading them wit |
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(Exodus) Exodus 40:34-38 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Exodus and how it opens in gloom in the brickyards of Egypt but closes in glory. The presence of the Lord is seen in the tabernac |
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A Baptism of Tears for Israel by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the state of the American body, particularly those who consider themselves charismatic or spirit-filled believers. He criticizes the tendency |





