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Isaiah 64:7
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A Prayer for God’s Power
6Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. 7No one calls on Your name or strives to take hold of You. For You have hidden Your face from us and delivered us into the hand of our iniquity.
Sermons
Ralph Sexton
Al Whittinghill
Mike Bickle
Stephen Charnock
Peter Taylor Forsyth
Samuel Logan BrengleSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
There is none - Twelve MSS. have אין ein, without the conjunction ו vau prefixed; and so read the Chaldee and Vulgate. And hast consumed us because of our iniquities "And hast delivered us up into the hands of our iniquities" - For ותמוגנו vattemugenu, "hast dissolved us," the Septuagint, Syriac, and Chaldee had in their copies תמגננו temaggenenu, "hast delivered us up." Houbigant. Secker.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
This was the case when the measure of Israel's sins had become full. They were carried into exile, where they sank deeper and deeper. The great mass of the people proved themselves to be really massa perdita, and perished among the heathen. But there were some, though a vanishingly small number, who humbled themselves under the mighty hand of God, and, when redemption could not be far off, wrestled in such prayers as these, that the nation might share it in its entirety, and if possible not one be left behind. With ועתּה the existing state of sin and punishment is placed among the things of the past, and the petition presented that the present moment of prayer may have all the significance of a turning-point in their history. "And now, O Jehovah, Thou art our Father: we are the clay, and Thou our Maker; and we are all the work of Thy hand. Be not extremely angry, O Jehovah, and remember not the transgression for ever! Behold, consider, we beseech Thee, we are all Thy people." The state of things must change at last; for Israel is an image made by Jehovah; yea, more than this, Jehovah is the begetter of Israel, and loves Israel not merely as a sculptor, but as a father (compare Isa 45:9-10, and the unquestionable passage of Isaiah in Isa 29:16). Let Him then not be angry עד־מאד, "to the utmost measure" (cf., Psa 119:8), or if we paraphrase it according to the radical meaning of מד, "till the weight becomes intolerable." Let Him not keep in mind the guilt for ever, to punish it; but, in consideration of the fact that Israel is the nation of His choice, let mercy take the place of justice. הן strengthens the petition in its own way (see Gen 30:34), just as נא does; and הבּיט signifies here, as elsewhere, to fix the eye upon anything. The object, in this instance, is the existing fact expressed in "we are all Thy people." Hitzig is correct in regarding the repetition of "all of us" in this prayer as significant. The object throughout is to entreat that the whole nation may participate in the inheritance of the coming salvation, in order that the exodus from Babylonia may resemble the exodus from Egypt.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
stirreth--rouseth himself from spiritual drowsiness. take hold-- (Isa 27:5).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And there is none that calleth upon thy name,.... Upon the Lord himself, who is gracious and merciful, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, and all sufficient, a God hearing and answering prayer, and the Father of his people; all which should engage to call upon him: or, "there is none that prays in thy name", as the Targum; none that prays to God in the name of his Son, the only Mediator between God and men; he is the way of access to the Father; his name is to be used and made mention of in prayer; acceptance is only through him, and all favours are conveyed by him; see Joh 14:13, not that there were absolutely none at all that prayed to God, and called upon or in his name, but comparatively they were very few; for that there were some it is certain, since this very complaint is made in a prayer; but the number of such was small, especially that prayed in faith, in sincerity, with fervency and importunity; and, when this is the case, it is an argument and evidence of great declension: that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee; to exercise faith on God, as their covenant God; to lay hold on the covenant itself, the blessings and promises of it, and plead them with God: or to pray unto him, which is a wrestling with him, when faith lays hold upon God, and will not let him go without the blessing; and is an entreaty of him not to depart when he seems to be about it; or a detaining of him, as the disciples detained Christ, when he seemed as if he would go from them; and is also an importunate desire that he would return when he is departed; and an earnest request not to strike when his hand is lifted up: faith in prayer does, as it were, take hold of the hands of God, and will not suffer him to strike his children; just as a friend lays hold on a father's hand when he is about to give his child a blow with it for his correction; and such is the amazing condescension of God, that he suffers himself to be held after this manner; see Gen 32:26, now, to "stir up" a man's self to this is to make diligent use of the means in seeking the Lord; particularly a frequent use of the gift of prayer, and a stirring of that up; a calling upon a man's soul, and all within him, to engage therein; to which are opposed slothfulness, &c. cold, lukewarm, negligent performance of duty, which is here complained of; there were none, or at least but few, that stirred up or "aroused" (b) themselves. God's professing people are sometimes asleep; and though it is high time to awake out of sleep, yet no one arouses himself or others. For thou hast hid thy face from us: or removed the face of thy Shechinah, or divine Majesty from us, as the Targum; being provoked by such a conduct towards him, as before expressed: for it may be rendered, "therefore thou hast hid"; &c.; or "though", or "when" (c), this was the case, yet no man sought his face and favour, or entreated he would return again: and hast consumed us because of our iniquities; by the sword, famine, pestilence, and captivity. (b) "seipsum exsuscitat", Forerius; "excitans se", Montanus, Junius & Tremellius. So the Targum, "that awakes". (c) "quamvis", Gataker; "cum", Junius & Tremellius; "quando", Forerius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
64:7 you have turned away from us: See 1:15; 30:20; 59:2. • turned us over to our sins: Because the people were so bent on sinning, God left them to perish in their sinful ways (see Rom 1:24).
Isaiah 64:7
A Prayer for God’s Power
6Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. 7No one calls on Your name or strives to take hold of You. For You have hidden Your face from us and delivered us into the hand of our iniquity.
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Spiritual Labotomy
By Ralph Sexton1.2K42:16ISA 64:7MAT 6:33ROM 3:201TI 4:12TI 4:3REV 3:20In this sermon, the preacher discusses how our society has become desensitized to violence, fear, and immorality through the influence of media. He highlights the prevalence of graphic and disturbing content in movies, television shows, and video games, and how it has numbed our souls to the point where we no longer react with shock or disgust. The preacher warns that this desensitization is dangerous for Bible-believing churches, as it can lead to a loss of spiritual power and a disconnect from God. He emphasizes the need to open our hearts to joy and leave behind fear, and encourages believers to seek a revival of their relationship with God.
Acid Test Series 6 of 8 - Get Back to the Closet
By Al Whittinghill93545:07Christian LifeISA 64:7JER 2:32MAT 6:5MRK 6:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving time to the Lord through prayer. He highlights the potential impact of dedicating just one hour a day to God, which can equate to 45 full working days in a year. The speaker emphasizes that when we prioritize other things over God, we are investing in things that are not important in the eyes of God. He encourages believers to spend time communing with God, as it will enable them to feel and understand the sorrows of the world in a deeper way. The sermon also includes examples of children's prayers that demonstrate their innocent and genuine faith in God. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that prayer is not about impressing God with eloquent speeches, but rather about having a genuine dialogue with Him and trusting in His love and willingness to help.
14 God's Loving Discipline (Song 3:1-5)
By Mike Bickle2042:43God's DisciplineSpiritual GrowthPRO 3:12SNG 2:10SNG 2:17ISA 64:7JER 20:7ROM 2:41CO 11:32HEB 12:3JAS 4:8Mike Bickle discusses God's loving discipline as depicted in Song of Solomon 3:1-5, emphasizing the relationship between the Shulamite maiden and King Solomon as a metaphor for the Bride of Christ and Jesus. He explains that the maiden's struggle to follow the Lord's call to a deeper intimacy reflects spiritual immaturity rather than rebellion, highlighting the importance of obedience and faith in our relationship with God. Bickle illustrates how God's discipline is a sign of His love, meant to awaken a deeper hunger for Him and to challenge us to let go of the things that hinder our spiritual growth. He encourages believers to seek God even in times of confusion and to recognize that their love for Him remains genuine despite struggles. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a commitment to pursue God wholeheartedly, even when faced with the discomfort of His discipline.
Discourse of the Efficient of Regeneration - Part 1
By Stephen Charnock0GEN 3:15ISA 64:7JHN 16:5JHN 16:81CO 12:3Stephen Charnock preaches about the inability of man to prepare himself for grace, emphasizing that no act of the will, no matter how seemingly virtuous, can merit or oblige God to bestow the gift of regeneration. He highlights that man's fallen nature, corrupted by sin, is incapable of producing any pure, spotless act that could merit grace. Charnock points out that any preparations in the creature for grace are ultimately from God, as man's nature is indisposed and resistant to the work of regeneration. He underscores that just as in the old creation, where God was the sole agent in preparing matter for form, in the new creation, God is equally sovereign in preparing the hearts of individuals for the reception of grace.
The Sin of Prayerlessness
By Peter Taylor Forsyth0PSA 145:18ISA 64:7MAT 6:6LUK 18:1PHP 4:6COL 4:21TH 5:17JAS 4:2Peter Taylor Forsyth emphasizes the critical importance of prayer in the Christian life, highlighting that prayerlessness is the worst sin that can lead to overt sins and spiritual inconsistencies. He explains that the lack of seeking God through prayer can result in being left by God and experiencing spiritual solitude. Forsyth stresses that living prayer is essential for maintaining humane relationships and producing sympathy towards others, as it connects us with God and fellow human beings. He warns that the sin of not desiring to pray can lead to spiritual deafness and starvation, ultimately causing spiritual decay and death.
Some of God's Words to Me
By Samuel Logan Brengle0Divine CommunicationHoliness and SanctificationDEU 25:2ISA 64:7LUK 11:9ROM 10:101CO 1:29HEB 9:141PE 4:11JUD 1:24Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes that God continues to communicate with humanity beyond the completion of Scripture, and that every Spirit-filled believer can experience this divine dialogue. He shares his personal journey of seeking a clean heart and the transformative power of Scripture in his life, illustrating how God's words have rebuked, encouraged, and ultimately sanctified him. Brengle recounts the struggle against self and ambition, leading to a deeper understanding of holiness and the necessity of confession and surrender to God. His testimony highlights the importance of seeking God earnestly and the joy of experiencing His presence and love. Ultimately, he encourages others to pursue a relationship with God, assuring them that He is always ready to respond to those who seek Him wholeheartedly.
Neglect of Fervent Prayer Complained Of.
By John Gill0Fervent PrayerSpiritual AwakeningPSA 50:15PSA 145:18ISA 64:7MAT 7:7LUK 11:9ROM 10:13EPH 6:181TH 5:17HEB 11:6JAS 5:16John Gill addresses the neglect of fervent prayer among God's people, emphasizing the importance of calling upon the Lord and stirring oneself to seek Him earnestly. He highlights the spiritual decline of the church, where few are engaged in sincere prayer, and encourages believers to recognize their need for God's presence and mercy. Gill reminds the congregation that prayer is a privilege and a duty, urging them to approach God with faith, fervency, and sincerity. He stresses that neglecting this vital practice is a serious sin and calls for a revival of earnest prayer among the faithful.
Peniel
By Henry Law0GEN 32:30PSA 139:7ISA 27:5ISA 62:7ISA 64:7HOS 12:4MAT 7:7HEB 4:16JAS 4:21JN 5:14Henry Law preaches on the story of Jacob at Peniel, emphasizing the importance of faith and prayer in experiencing God's presence and receiving His blessings. Jacob's unwavering faith and persistent prayer led to a life-changing encounter with God, where he wrestled with the Divine and received a new name, Israel, signifying his victory and princely power with God and men. Law encourages believers to seek their own Peniel moments, where they can see God face to face, have their lives preserved, and experience His presence in every aspect of their lives.
Where Does Revival Begin?
By Tom Garner02CH 7:14ISA 64:7JAS 4:8Tom Garner preaches on the importance of revival, emphasizing the need for the church to awaken from spiritual deadness and return to a vibrant, God-centered life. Drawing from Isaiah 64, he highlights the prayer for revival and the call for God's people to rejoice in Him once again. Garner parallels the historical fall of Israel with the current state of the church, urging believers to recognize their gradual decline and repent to experience true revival. He stresses the significance of humbling ourselves, praying fervently, seeking God's face through His Word, prayer, and fasting, and turning from sinful ways to receive God's forgiveness, healing, and restoration.
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
There is none - Twelve MSS. have אין ein, without the conjunction ו vau prefixed; and so read the Chaldee and Vulgate. And hast consumed us because of our iniquities "And hast delivered us up into the hands of our iniquities" - For ותמוגנו vattemugenu, "hast dissolved us," the Septuagint, Syriac, and Chaldee had in their copies תמגננו temaggenenu, "hast delivered us up." Houbigant. Secker.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
This was the case when the measure of Israel's sins had become full. They were carried into exile, where they sank deeper and deeper. The great mass of the people proved themselves to be really massa perdita, and perished among the heathen. But there were some, though a vanishingly small number, who humbled themselves under the mighty hand of God, and, when redemption could not be far off, wrestled in such prayers as these, that the nation might share it in its entirety, and if possible not one be left behind. With ועתּה the existing state of sin and punishment is placed among the things of the past, and the petition presented that the present moment of prayer may have all the significance of a turning-point in their history. "And now, O Jehovah, Thou art our Father: we are the clay, and Thou our Maker; and we are all the work of Thy hand. Be not extremely angry, O Jehovah, and remember not the transgression for ever! Behold, consider, we beseech Thee, we are all Thy people." The state of things must change at last; for Israel is an image made by Jehovah; yea, more than this, Jehovah is the begetter of Israel, and loves Israel not merely as a sculptor, but as a father (compare Isa 45:9-10, and the unquestionable passage of Isaiah in Isa 29:16). Let Him then not be angry עד־מאד, "to the utmost measure" (cf., Psa 119:8), or if we paraphrase it according to the radical meaning of מד, "till the weight becomes intolerable." Let Him not keep in mind the guilt for ever, to punish it; but, in consideration of the fact that Israel is the nation of His choice, let mercy take the place of justice. הן strengthens the petition in its own way (see Gen 30:34), just as נא does; and הבּיט signifies here, as elsewhere, to fix the eye upon anything. The object, in this instance, is the existing fact expressed in "we are all Thy people." Hitzig is correct in regarding the repetition of "all of us" in this prayer as significant. The object throughout is to entreat that the whole nation may participate in the inheritance of the coming salvation, in order that the exodus from Babylonia may resemble the exodus from Egypt.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
stirreth--rouseth himself from spiritual drowsiness. take hold-- (Isa 27:5).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And there is none that calleth upon thy name,.... Upon the Lord himself, who is gracious and merciful, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, and all sufficient, a God hearing and answering prayer, and the Father of his people; all which should engage to call upon him: or, "there is none that prays in thy name", as the Targum; none that prays to God in the name of his Son, the only Mediator between God and men; he is the way of access to the Father; his name is to be used and made mention of in prayer; acceptance is only through him, and all favours are conveyed by him; see Joh 14:13, not that there were absolutely none at all that prayed to God, and called upon or in his name, but comparatively they were very few; for that there were some it is certain, since this very complaint is made in a prayer; but the number of such was small, especially that prayed in faith, in sincerity, with fervency and importunity; and, when this is the case, it is an argument and evidence of great declension: that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee; to exercise faith on God, as their covenant God; to lay hold on the covenant itself, the blessings and promises of it, and plead them with God: or to pray unto him, which is a wrestling with him, when faith lays hold upon God, and will not let him go without the blessing; and is an entreaty of him not to depart when he seems to be about it; or a detaining of him, as the disciples detained Christ, when he seemed as if he would go from them; and is also an importunate desire that he would return when he is departed; and an earnest request not to strike when his hand is lifted up: faith in prayer does, as it were, take hold of the hands of God, and will not suffer him to strike his children; just as a friend lays hold on a father's hand when he is about to give his child a blow with it for his correction; and such is the amazing condescension of God, that he suffers himself to be held after this manner; see Gen 32:26, now, to "stir up" a man's self to this is to make diligent use of the means in seeking the Lord; particularly a frequent use of the gift of prayer, and a stirring of that up; a calling upon a man's soul, and all within him, to engage therein; to which are opposed slothfulness, &c. cold, lukewarm, negligent performance of duty, which is here complained of; there were none, or at least but few, that stirred up or "aroused" (b) themselves. God's professing people are sometimes asleep; and though it is high time to awake out of sleep, yet no one arouses himself or others. For thou hast hid thy face from us: or removed the face of thy Shechinah, or divine Majesty from us, as the Targum; being provoked by such a conduct towards him, as before expressed: for it may be rendered, "therefore thou hast hid"; &c.; or "though", or "when" (c), this was the case, yet no man sought his face and favour, or entreated he would return again: and hast consumed us because of our iniquities; by the sword, famine, pestilence, and captivity. (b) "seipsum exsuscitat", Forerius; "excitans se", Montanus, Junius & Tremellius. So the Targum, "that awakes". (c) "quamvis", Gataker; "cum", Junius & Tremellius; "quando", Forerius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
64:7 you have turned away from us: See 1:15; 30:20; 59:2. • turned us over to our sins: Because the people were so bent on sinning, God left them to perish in their sinful ways (see Rom 1:24).