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Isaiah 65:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 65:1

Verse 1 of 25

Scripture focus

I am sought of [them that] asked not [for me]; I am found of [them that] sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation [that] was not called by my name.

Isaiah 65:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 65:1

Theological / Devotional

I am sought. This verse has been understood in two ways. Inasmuch as Paul quotes the passage and applies it to the Gentiles (Rom. 10:20), many take his interpretation to be the primary intent of Isaiah’s statement as well. Others think that Isaiah at least primarily referred to Israel in Isa. 65:1 as well as in Isa. 65:2 (cf. Rom. 10:21).

Behold me. Heb. hirmeni, which may also be translated “here am I.” For many years God continued to be patient with His people and gave them every opportunity to repent.

But when they continued to turn against His messengers they reached the place where “there was no remedy” (2 Chron. 36:16). Yet even the terrible judgments had a wise and merciful purpose.

Not called by my name. Better, “not calling upon my name.”

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