Isaiah 64:11
Isaiah 64:11 in Multiple Translations
Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins.
Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned up with fire: and all our pleasant things are laid waste.
Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned with fire; and all our pleasant places are laid waste.
Our holy and beautiful house, where our fathers gave praise to you, is burned with fire; and all the things of our desire have come to destruction.
Our beautiful, holy Temple where our forefathers praised you has been burned down, and all that we treasured has been destroyed.
The House of our Sanctuarie and of our glorie, where our fathers praysed thee, is burnt vp with fire and all our pleasant things are wasted.
Our holy and our beautiful house, Where praise Thee did our fathers, Hath become burnt with fire, And all our desirable things have become a waste.
Our holy and our beautiful house where our fathers praised you is burned with fire. All our pleasant places are laid waste.
Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned with fire: and all our pleasant things are laid waste.
The house of our holiness, and of our glory, where our fathers praised thee, is burnt with fire, and all our lovely things are turned into ruins.
Your glorious temple on Zion Hill, where our ancestors worshiped you, has been destroyed by fire. And all our other beautiful things have been ruined.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 64:11
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Isaiah 64:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/עַל
אֵ֥לֶּה
תִתְאַפַּ֖ק
יְהוָ֑ה
תֶּחֱשֶׁ֥ה
וּ/תְעַנֵּ֖/נוּ
עַד
מְאֹֽד
הַ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Part | Prep
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
תִתְאַפַּ֖ק
ʼâphaq
H662
to refrain
V-Hithpael-Imperf-2ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
תֶּחֱשֶׁ֥ה
châshâh
H2814
be silent
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
וּ/תְעַנֵּ֖/נוּ
ʻânâh
H6031
be occupied
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 64:11
הַ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Part | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
תִתְאַפַּ֖ק
ʼâphaq
H662
"to refrain"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to restrain or abstain from something, often used in the context of self-control or discipline. It can also mean to force oneself to do something, as seen in the actions of those who persevere through difficult times.
Definition: 1) to hold, be strong, restrain, hold back 1a) (Hithpael) 1a1) to restrain oneself, refrain 1a2) to force, compel oneself
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: force (oneself), restrain. See also: Genesis 43:31; Esther 5:10; Isaiah 42:14.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
תֶּחֱשֶׁ֥ה
châshâh
H2814
"be silent"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to be silent or quiet, and is used in the Bible to describe stillness or inactivity, as seen in the book of Psalms. It can also mean to hold peace or keep silence. In some cases, it is used to show respect or reverence.
Definition: 1) to be silent, quiet, still, inactive 1a) (Qal) to be silent, be still 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to be silent, exhibit silence 1b2) to show inactivity, be inactive 1b3) to make silent, make quiet, cause to be still
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: hold peace, keep silence, be silent, (be) still. See also: Judges 18:9; Psalms 107:29; Psalms 28:1.
וּ/תְעַנֵּ֖/נוּ
ʻânâh
H6031
"be occupied"
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
To afflict or oppress someone, making them feel low or depressed. In the Bible, it can also mean to humble oneself, as seen in Psalm 35:13. It involves being put down or becoming weak.
Definition: (Qal) to be occupied, be busied with
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), chasten self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, gentleness, humble (self), hurt, ravish, sing (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), speak (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), submit self, weaken, [idiom] in any wise. See also: Genesis 15:13; 2 Kings 17:20; Psalms 35:13.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — Isaiah 64:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 64:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 64:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 64:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 64:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 64:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 64:11
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 64:11
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 64:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 64:11
- Sermons on Isaiah 64:11
Context — A Prayer for God’s Power
9Do not be angry, O LORD, beyond measure; do not remember our iniquity forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray; we are all Your people!
10Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation.
11Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins.
12After all this, O LORD, will You restrain Yourself? Will You keep silent and afflict us beyond measure?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 25:9 | He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. |
| 2 | Psalms 74:5–7 | like men wielding axes in a thicket of trees and smashing all the carvings with hatchets and picks. They have burned Your sanctuary to the ground; they have defiled the dwelling place of Your Name. |
| 3 | Lamentations 1:7 | In the days of her affliction and wandering Jerusalem remembers all the treasures that were hers in days of old. When her people fell into enemy hands she received no help. Her enemies looked upon her, laughing at her downfall. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 36:19 | Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. |
| 5 | Lamentations 1:10–11 | The adversary has seized all her treasures. For she has seen the nations enter her sanctuary— those You had forbidden to enter Your assembly. All her people groan as they search for bread. They have traded their treasures for food to keep themselves alive. Look, O LORD, and consider, for I have become despised. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 24:21 | Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’ |
| 7 | Lamentations 2:7 | The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 52:13 | He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 7:3 | When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 29:25–30 | Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. The whole assembly was worshiping, the singers were singing, and the trumpeters were playing. All this continued until the burnt offering was completed. When the offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped. Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed their heads and worshiped. |
Isaiah 64:11 Summary
Isaiah 64:11 is a sad verse where the Israelites are crying out to God because their beautiful temple, where they used to worship Him, has been destroyed by fire. This happened because of their sin and disobedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15-68. The Israelites are feeling lost and alone, and they are asking God to please forgive them and restore their relationship with Him (Psalm 51:1-19). They want to be able to worship God again in their beautiful temple, and they are asking Him to have mercy on them and rebuild it, as expressed in Isaiah 63:15-64:12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the temple being referred to in Isaiah 64:11?
The temple in this verse is the holy and beautiful temple in Jerusalem where the Israelites worshiped God, as described in 1 Kings 8:1-66 and 2 Chronicles 5:1-7:10. This temple was a symbol of God's presence among His people.
Why was the temple burned with fire?
The temple was burned with fire as a result of God's judgment on the Israelites for their sin and rebellion, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15-68 and Lamentations 1:1-22. This destruction was a consequence of their disobedience to God's commands.
What does it mean that all that was dear to the Israelites lies in ruins?
This phrase suggests that everything the Israelites held precious and valuable had been destroyed, leaving them with a sense of loss and despair, much like the feelings expressed in Psalm 137:1-9. This was a result of their spiritual adultery and idolatry, as warned against in Jeremiah 3:6-10 and Ezekiel 16:1-63.
How does this verse relate to the Israelites' relationship with God?
This verse highlights the Israelites' sense of loss and longing for their previous close relationship with God, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and Leviticus 26:11-13. They were now crying out to God to restore their relationship and rebuild their temple, as expressed in Isaiah 63:15-64:12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that I hold dear, and how would I feel if they were taken away from me?
- How can I, like the Israelites, come to a place of acknowledging my sin and rebellion against God, and cry out to Him for restoration?
- What does it mean for me to have a 'holy and beautiful temple' in my own life, and how can I ensure that it is not 'burned with fire' by my own sin and disobedience?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, express my sorrow and repentance to God for my sins, and ask for His forgiveness and restoration, as seen in Psalm 51:1-19 and Luke 15:11-32?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 64:11
Our holy and our beautiful house,.... Meaning the temple, the house of God, as Aben Ezra: called "holy", because dedicated to holy uses; where the holy sacrifices were offered up, the holy service of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 64:11
Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned up with fire: and all our pleasant things are laid waste. Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee - the temple.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 64:11
Our holy and our beautiful house; the temple, : q.d. Not only our cities, and our principal cities, but even our temple, which we thought sacred and inviolable, in which we have gloried, because it was thine, and our fathers, and ours, the place where thy holy service was performed, and thy glory and presence was manifested. Our fathers; not presuming to mention themselves, they had been so every way abominable, but their fathers. All our pleasant things; the king’ s palace, and the houses of the nobles, and other places of state and magnificence, ,10; or, their synagogues; or, those stately pieces about the temple.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 64:11
Isaiah 64:11 Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned up with fire: and all our pleasant things are laid waste.Ver. 11. Our holy and our beautiful house.] The Church riseth higher and higher in her complaints to God; we must do likewise. Where our fathers praised thee.] Their own praises there they mention not, as not holding them worth mentioning.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 64:11
(11) Our holy and our beautiful house . . .—The destruction of the Temple, which, on the assumption of Isaiah’s authorship, the prophet sees in vision, with all its historic memories, comes as the climax of suffering, and, therefore, of the appeal to the compassion of Jehovah. All our pleasant things . . .—Probably, as in 2 Chronicles 36:19, the precincts, porticoes, and other “goodly buildings” of the Temple.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 64:11
11. The reference must apparently be to the first Temple and its destruction by the Chaldæans. The expression, and indeed the whole tone of the passage, suggest an event not quite recent; it is not the present generation, but their fathers who praised God in the “holy and beautiful house.” The question then comes to be whether this could have been said after the erection of Zerubbabel’s Temple. In spite of the tendency to hyperbolical language which marks the prayer, and the painful contrast between the magnificence of the first Temple and the poverty of the second, it is difficult to think that the author should absolutely ignore the existence of the sanctuary if it had been restored. See Introductory note. is burned with fire] Lit. “has become a burning of fire”; cf. ch. Isaiah 9:5. our pleasant things] Rather, our desirable places; cf. 2 Chronicles 36:19; Lamentations 1:10; Ezekiel 24:21; Ezekiel 24:25.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 64:11
Our holy and our beautiful house - The temple. It was called ‘holy,’ because it was dedicated to the service of God; and ‘beautiful,’ on account of its extraordinary magnificence. The original word more properly means glorious.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 64:11
10, 11. Thy holy cities are a wilderness — In the interest of anti-supernaturalism many German and some English interpreters claim support from these verses.
Sermons on Isaiah 64:11
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Holy Spirit 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the frustration and confusion that arises when believers witness blessings and growth in churches that do not adhere to biblical truth. He emp |
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Awake and Shake by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God loves even his most disobedient children and is focused on delivering them rather than condemning them. The preacher uses the examp |
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(Rebuilding the House of the Lord) 1. Revival Regeneration by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of brokenness and humility before God. He explains that God's contest with us is not primarily about sin, but about our refus |
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We Need Revival or We Will Have a Funeral! by Derek Melton | Derek Melton delivers a powerful sermon on the decline of the Church's radiance and beauty, emphasizing the infiltration of unholy elements like religious entertainment that have r |
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If You Attempt to Enthrone the Creature! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of overvaluing earthly comforts and mercies, warning that when we prioritize them over Christ, we risk losing them. He illustrates that our hear |
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I Am About to Desecrate My Sanctuary by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of hypocrisy within the church, warning that many engage in religious activities while their hearts remain distant from God. He highlights that |
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The Worshiping of Jesus by M.P. Hayden | M.P. Hayden preaches about presenting Jesus as an object of worship, focusing on Jesus the Nazarene, the Galilean prophet, who received divine homage from His disciples while on ea |