Isaiah 10:20
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.
Original Language Analysis
וְהָיָ֣ה׀
H1961
וְהָיָ֣ה׀
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 20
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בַּיּ֣וֹם
And it shall come to pass in that day
H3117
בַּיּ֣וֹם
And it shall come to pass in that day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 20
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַה֗וּא
H1931
הַה֗וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
3 of 20
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
4 of 20
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יוֹסִ֨יף
shall no more again
H3254
יוֹסִ֨יף
shall no more again
Strong's:
H3254
Word #:
5 of 20
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
ע֜וֹד
H5750
ע֜וֹד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
6 of 20
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
8 of 20
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
וּפְלֵיטַ֣ת
and such as are escaped
H6413
וּפְלֵיטַ֣ת
and such as are escaped
Strong's:
H6413
Word #:
9 of 20
deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
בֵּֽית
of the house
H1004
בֵּֽית
of the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
10 of 20
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
13 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
מַכֵּ֑הוּ
upon him that smote
H5221
מַכֵּ֑הוּ
upon him that smote
Strong's:
H5221
Word #:
14 of 20
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
16 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יְהוָ֛ה
upon the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֛ה
upon the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
17 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
קְד֥וֹשׁ
the Holy One
H6918
קְד֥וֹשׁ
the Holy One
Strong's:
H6918
Word #:
18 of 20
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
Cross References
Isaiah 1:9Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.Isaiah 50:10Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.2 Kings 16:7So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, I am thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, which rise up against me.2 Chronicles 28:20And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.
Historical Context
Fulfilled when Judah, after being saved from Assyria (701 BC), experienced religious reformation under Hezekiah and later Josiah. The remnant that returned from Babylonian exile (538 BC onward) had learned through bitter experience to trust God rather than foreign alliances. This pattern continues—hardship often produces deeper faith in God's remnant. The ultimate fulfillment comes in the church—the true remnant trusting Christ alone.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God use judgment to wean His people from false securities to genuine trust in Him?
- What is the difference between trusting God out of convenience versus 'in truth' (genuine faith)?
- How has hardship in your life produced deeper trust in God rather than worldly alternatives?
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Analysis & Commentary
The phrase 'in that day' points to post-judgment restoration. The 'remnant of Israel' demonstrates God's covenant faithfulness—despite judgment, He preserves a people. 'Shall no more again stay upon him that smote them' means they'll stop trusting oppressors (like seeking Assyrian alliances). Instead, they'll 'stay upon the Lord' (lean on, trust in) the Holy One of Israel 'in truth.' This conversion from political maneuvering to genuine faith represents true reformation. Judgment produces genuine repentance in the remnant.