Isaiah 25:9
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Original Language Analysis
בַּיּ֣וֹם
in that day
H3117
בַּיּ֣וֹם
in that day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 16
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
הַה֔וּא
H1931
הַה֔וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
3 of 16
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
אֱלֹהֵ֥ינוּ
Lo this is our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֥ינוּ
Lo this is our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
5 of 16
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
קִוִּ֣ינוּ
we have waited
H6960
קִוִּ֣ינוּ
we have waited
Strong's:
H6960
Word #:
7 of 16
to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e., collect; (figuratively) to expect
וְיֽוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נוּ
for him and he will save
H3467
וְיֽוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נוּ
for him and he will save
Strong's:
H3467
Word #:
9 of 16
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
יְהוָה֙
us this is the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
us this is the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
קִוִּ֣ינוּ
we have waited
H6960
קִוִּ֣ינוּ
we have waited
Strong's:
H6960
Word #:
12 of 16
to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e., collect; (figuratively) to expect
נָגִ֥ילָה
for him we will be glad
H1523
נָגִ֥ילָה
for him we will be glad
Strong's:
H1523
Word #:
14 of 16
properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e., usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
Cross References
Psalms 27:14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.Genesis 49:18I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.Psalms 20:5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.Micah 7:7Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.Revelation 1:7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.Isaiah 35:2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.Titus 2:13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Revelation 22:20He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.Isaiah 35:10And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.Isaiah 40:9O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
Historical Context
Isaiah wrote during Assyrian crisis (8th century BC) when faithful Jews questioned whether God would fulfill covenant promises. The 'waiting' theme resonates with exiles longing for restoration, persecuted Christians awaiting Christ's return, and all believers groaning for redemption's completion (Romans 8:23-25). Each generation waits, and each finds partial fulfillment pointing to final fulfillment.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean to 'wait for God'—how is this different from passive resignation or active presumption?
- How does patient waiting for God's salvation develop faith and character in ways immediate deliverance cannot?
- What will it feel like to finally say 'Lo, this is our God!' when Christ appears—and how does hope of that joy sustain present suffering?
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Analysis & Commentary
Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us (הִנֵּה אֱלֹהֵינוּ זֶה קִוִּינוּ לוֹ וְיוֹשִׁיעֵנוּ)—The demonstrative pronoun zeh (this one) conveys joyful recognition: this is the God we longed for! The verb qivvinu (we waited, hoped) in piel stem indicates patient, expectant waiting. This is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation—The parallelism repeats the waiting motif with added response: nagilah ve-nismechah (we will rejoice and be glad). The Hebrew word order emphasizes action: 'Let us be glad! Let us rejoice!'
This verse captures the eschatological climax: vindication after suffering, deliverance after oppression, joy after sorrow. The repeated 'we have waited' honors patient faith that endures despite delay. Abraham waited (Hebrews 6:15), Moses endured (Hebrews 11:27), prophets inquired and searched (1 Peter 1:10-11). The verb yasha (save) connects to Jesus's name—Yeshua (Salvation). This prophetic song finds ultimate fulfillment when Christ returns: 'This is our God for whom we waited—Jesus!' The wedding feast begins (Revelation 19:7-9), tears are wiped away (21:4), and eternal gladness replaces earthly sorrow.