Isaiah 29:22
Therefore thus saith the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of Jacob, Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale.
Original Language Analysis
לָכֵ֗ן
H3651
לָכֵ֗ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
1 of 19
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
כֹּֽה
H3541
כֹּֽה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
2 of 19
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 19
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בֵּ֣ית
concerning the house
H1004
בֵּ֣ית
concerning the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
6 of 19
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
פָּדָ֖ה
who redeemed
H6299
פָּדָ֖ה
who redeemed
Strong's:
H6299
Word #:
9 of 19
to sever, i.e., ransom; generally to release, preserve
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
12 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
עַתָּ֤ה
H6258
יֵבוֹשׁ֙
shall not now be ashamed
H954
יֵבוֹשׁ֙
shall not now be ashamed
Strong's:
H954
Word #:
14 of 19
properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
16 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
עַתָּ֖ה
H6258
Cross References
Isaiah 45:17But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.Isaiah 51:2Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.Jeremiah 30:10Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.Isaiah 54:4Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.Joel 2:27And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.Luke 1:68Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
Historical Context
Abraham's redemption from Ur (Genesis 12:1-3, Joshua 24:2-3) established Israel's identity as a chosen, redeemed people. But by Isaiah's time, persistent sin had brought covenant shame—defeat, subjugation, and humiliation. Yet God promises eschatological restoration. The ultimate fulfillment: Gentile inclusion in Abraham's covenant family (Galatians 3:14, 29), the shameless confidence of justified sinners (Romans 5:5, 10:11).
Questions for Reflection
- How does remembering God's past redemptive acts provide confidence for future deliverance?
- What shame do you carry that God promises to remove through covenant faithfulness?
- How does being 'in Christ' mean never being ultimately ashamed, regardless of circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
Therefore thus saith the LORD, who redeemed Abraham (לָכֵן כֹּה־אָמַר יְהוָה אֶל־בֵּית יַעֲקֹב אֲשֶׁר פָּדָה אֶת־אַבְרָהָם, lakhen koh-amar YHWH el-beyt Ya'akov asher padah et-Avraham)—Yahweh identifies as the One who פָּדָה (padah, redeemed) אַבְרָהָם (Avraham). Concerning the house of Jacob, Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale (יַעֲקֹב לֹא־עַתָּה יֵבוֹשׁ וְלֹא עַתָּה פָּנָיו יֶחֱוָרוּ, Ya'akov lo-atah yevosh velo atah fanav yechevaru)—no more בּוֹשׁ (bosh, shame) or חָוַר (chawar, growing pale/white with fear).
God recalls His foundational covenant act: redeeming Abraham from Ur, calling him from idolatry to faith. This same God who initiated covenant with Abraham will not allow Jacob's descendants to remain in shame. The name 'Jacob' itself (supplanter, heel-grabber) evokes the patriarch's transformation to 'Israel' (one who wrestles with God). God promises removal of shame—not deserved vindication, but grace-driven restoration. Romans 9:33 and 1 Peter 2:6 quote Isaiah to show that faith in Christ removes shame.