Isaiah 65:14
Isaiah 65:14 in Multiple Translations
My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit.
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for vexation of spirit.
My servants will make songs in the joy of their hearts, but you will be crying for sorrow, and making sounds of grief from a broken spirit.
Listen! My servants will shout because they're so happy inside, but you will cry out in deepest pain, howling because your spirit is broken.
Beholde, my seruants shall sing for ioye of heart, and ye shall crye for sorow of heart, and shall howle for vexation of minde.
Lo, My servants sing from joy of heart, And ye cry from pain of heart, And from breaking of spirit ye do howl.
Behold, my servants will sing for joy of heart, but you will cry for sorrow of heart, and will wail for anguish of spirit.
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
Behold my servants shall rejoice, and you shall be confounded: behold my servants shall praise for joyfulness of heart, and you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for grief of spirit.
Those who worship and obey me will sing joyfully, but you evil people will wail loudly because you will be suffering in your inner beings.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 65:14
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Isaiah 65:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִנֵּ֧ה
עֲבָדַ֛/י
יָרֹ֖נּוּ
מִ/טּ֣וּב
לֵ֑ב
וְ/אַתֶּ֤ם
תִּצְעֲקוּ֙
מִ/כְּאֵ֣ב
לֵ֔ב
וּ/מִ/שֵּׁ֥בֶר
ר֖וּחַ
תְּיֵלִֽילוּ
הִנֵּ֧ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
עֲבָדַ֛/י
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
יָרֹ֖נּוּ
rânan
H7442
to overcome
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מִ/טּ֣וּב
ṭûwb
H2898
goodness
Prep | N-ms
לֵ֑ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
וְ/אַתֶּ֤ם
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
תִּצְעֲקוּ֙
tsâʻaq
H6817
to cry
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
מִ/כְּאֵ֣ב
kᵉʼêb
H3511
pain
Prep | N-ms
לֵ֔ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
וּ/מִ/שֵּׁ֥בֶר
sheber
H7667
breaking
Conj | Prep | N-ms
ר֖וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
תְּיֵלִֽילוּ
yâlal
H3213
to wail
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 65:14
הִנֵּ֧ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
עֲבָדַ֛/י
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
יָרֹ֖נּוּ
rânan
H7442
"to overcome"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to sing or shout for joy, often used to express praise or triumph, as seen in Psalm 98:4 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also mean to cry aloud in distress or to summon others. This word is used to describe a loud, vocal expression of emotion.
Definition: 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. See also: Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 132:9; Psalms 5:12.
מִ/טּ֣וּב
ṭûwb
H2898
"goodness"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word describes goodness, beauty, or gladness, emphasizing the positive aspects of something. It is used in various books, including Psalms and Proverbs. This word highlights the best or most excellent qualities of something.
Definition: 1) goods, good things, goodness 1a) good things 1b) goods, property 1c) fairness, beauty, joy, prosperity, goodness (abstract) 1d) goodness (of taste, discernment) 1e) goodness (of God) (abstract)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: fair, gladness, good(-ness, thing, -s), joy, go well with. See also: Genesis 24:10; Psalms 27:13; Psalms 25:7.
לֵ֑ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וְ/אַתֶּ֤ם
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
תִּצְעֲקוּ֙
tsâʻaq
H6817
"to cry"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
To cry or cry out is the meaning of this verb, often used to express distress or need, as seen in the Psalms where people cry out to God for help.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, cry for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cry, cry out (for help) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in distress or need) 1a3) to make outcry, clamour 1b) (Niphal) to be summoned 1c) (Piel) to cry aloud (in grief) 1d) (Hiphil) to call together
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). See also: Genesis 4:10; 1 Samuel 13:4; Psalms 34:18.
מִ/כְּאֵ֣ב
kᵉʼêb
H3511
"pain"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, and is used to describe grief, sorrow, or hardship in the Bible, such as in the book of Job.
Definition: pain (mental and physical), sorrow
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: grief, pain, sorrow. See also: Job 2:13; Isaiah 17:11; Psalms 39:3.
לֵ֔ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וּ/מִ/שֵּׁ֥בֶר
sheber
H7667
"breaking"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word describes a breaking or shattering, like a physical injury or a dream being interpreted, and is used to convey ruin or destruction in the Bible.
Definition: 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering 1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing 1b) crashing 1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation 1d) quarries
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation. See also: Leviticus 21:19; Jeremiah 6:1; Psalms 60:4.
ר֖וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
תְּיֵלִֽילוּ
yâlal
H3213
"to wail"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
This word means to wail or howl, expressing strong emotions like sadness or pain, used to describe a loud, mournful cry.
Definition: (Hiphil) to howl, wail, make a howling
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: (make to) howl, be howling. See also: Isaiah 13:6; Jeremiah 48:31; Isaiah 14:31.
Study Notes — Isaiah 65:14
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- Isaiah 65:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 65:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 65:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 65:14
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 65:14
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 65:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 65:14
- Sermons on Isaiah 65:14
Context — Judgments and Promises
12I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”
13Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
14My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit.
15You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name. 16Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 8:12 | But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” |
| 2 | Psalms 66:4 | All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah |
| 3 | Matthew 22:13 | Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ |
| 4 | Jeremiah 31:7 | For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’ |
| 5 | Isaiah 52:8–9 | Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion. Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem. |
| 6 | Isaiah 24:14 | They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. |
| 7 | Luke 13:28 | There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out. |
| 8 | James 5:1 | Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. |
| 9 | Matthew 13:42 | And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
| 10 | James 5:13 | Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. |
Isaiah 65:14 Summary
Isaiah 65:14 shows us that God's servants will be filled with joy and have glad hearts because they obey and follow Him, whereas those who do not obey will be sad and cry out in sorrow. This verse teaches us that our choices have consequences, and following God's commands leads to happiness and fulfillment, as also seen in Psalm 16:11. By choosing to follow God and obey His will, we can experience the joy and gladness that comes from being His servants. As Romans 6:17-18 reminds us, being a servant of God means being set free from sin and becoming a slave to righteousness, which leads to holiness and eternal life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a servant of God in Isaiah 65:14?
To be a servant of God means to be obedient to His will and to follow His commands, as seen in Isaiah 65:13 where His servants eat, drink, and rejoice, which is also reflected in the promise of Psalm 37:3-4 where the righteous are blessed.
Why will the servants of God shout for joy while others cry out in sorrow?
The servants of God will shout for joy because they have a glad heart, which is a result of their obedience and faith in God, as seen in Isaiah 65:14, whereas those who do not obey will cry out in sorrow due to their heavy heart and broken spirit, as warned in Proverbs 10:28.
How can we ensure we are among the servants of God who shout for joy?
We can ensure we are among the servants of God by following His commands and being obedient to His will, as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus says if we love Him, we will keep His commandments, and also in 1 John 2:3-6, which teaches that we know we have come to know Him if we keep His commands.
What is the significance of the contrast between the glad heart and the heavy heart in Isaiah 65:14?
The contrast between the glad heart and the heavy heart signifies the difference between those who are obedient to God and those who are disobedient, as also seen in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest, implying that those who follow Him will have a light burden and a glad heart.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my obedience to God's will in my daily life, and how can I cultivate a glad heart like the servants of God in Isaiah 65:14?
- How can I balance the joy of being a servant of God with the sorrow of seeing others cry out in sorrow, and what role can I play in helping them find joy in God?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing a heavy heart or a broken spirit, and how can I apply the promises of God's Word to those areas to find healing and restoration?
- In what ways can I use my experiences of joy and sorrow to minister to others and point them to the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 65:14
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart,.... The songs of electing, redeeming, and calling grace, with which they come to Zion now, and will hereafter; having their hearts filled with joy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 65:14
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit. Shall howl - (Isaiah 15:2; Matthew 8:12 : cf. John 16:20.)
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 65:14
Isaiah 65:14 Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.Ver. 14. Behold, my servants shall sing.] "In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare," or a cord to strangle his joys with; "but the righteous doth sing and rejoice." And shall howl.] When ye come to hell especially, where is wailing, and yelling, and gnashing of teeth.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 65:14
14. joy of heart] Cf. Deuteronomy 28:47. vexation of spirit] lit. breaking of spirit; contrast the different sense of “broken of heart” (ch. Isaiah 61:1).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 65:14
Shall sing for joy of heart - They who serve me shall have abundant occasion of rejoicing. But ye - shall howl. You shall shriek under the anguish and distress that shall come upon you.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 65:14
13, 14. The turn given to idolatrous feastings (Isaiah 65:11-12) suggested a course of figures illustrative of the different “fortunes” of the godly and ungodly: their meaning is, “My people shall be
Sermons on Isaiah 65:14
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Rejoicing in God's Love by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding joy and happiness in the Lord's salvation, emphasizing the importance of having a heart filled with grace, a voice of joy, and a shining |
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The Horizon of Christ - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the greatness of Jesus Christ and the purpose of God's plan for humanity. The goal is for believers to have a fresh understanding of Christ's |
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Pressures, Tests and Challenges - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince Ministries emphasizes the importance of being fully committed to God and not being lukewarm or complacent in faith. It delves into the parables of the u |
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The Darkness of Golgotha by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan explores the profound significance of the three hours of darkness at Golgotha, emphasizing that this period was not merely incidental but central to the crucifix |
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Hell by Thomas Boston | Thomas Boston preaches about the eternal state of the damned in hell, emphasizing the everlasting misery and torment prepared for those who are cursed and sentenced to separation f |
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A Roman Soldier's Faith Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10 by David Servant | David Servant preaches about the remarkable faith of the Roman centurion, a non-Jewish man who displayed humility, love for the Jewish people, and a deep reverence for Jesus. Despi |
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A Farewell Sermon by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards delivers a farewell sermon at the First Church in Northampton, MA, emphasizing the accountability of ministers and their congregations before Christ's tribunal on |