Isaiah 30:19
For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.
Original Language Analysis
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
עַ֛ם
For the people
H5971
עַ֛ם
For the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
2 of 14
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
בְּצִיּ֥וֹן
in Zion
H6726
בְּצִיּ֥וֹן
in Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
3 of 14
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
יֵשֵׁ֖ב
shall dwell
H3427
יֵשֵׁ֖ב
shall dwell
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
4 of 14
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
at Jerusalem
H3389
בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
at Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
5 of 14
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יָחְנְךָ֙
gracious
H2603
יָחְנְךָ֙
gracious
Strong's:
H2603
Word #:
9 of 14
properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e., move to favor by petition)
יָחְנְךָ֙
gracious
H2603
יָחְנְךָ֙
gracious
Strong's:
H2603
Word #:
10 of 14
properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e., move to favor by petition)
זַעֲקֶ֔ךָ
of thy cry
H2199
זַעֲקֶ֔ךָ
of thy cry
Strong's:
H2199
Word #:
12 of 14
to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
Cross References
Isaiah 60:20Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.Isaiah 65:24And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.Psalms 50:15And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.Isaiah 58:9Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;Revelation 7:17For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.Isaiah 25:8He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.Luke 6:21Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.Isaiah 65:9And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.Jeremiah 33:3Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.Jeremiah 31:12Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
Historical Context
For exiles in Babylon, this promise of dwelling again in Jerusalem was precious hope. The return under Ezra and Nehemiah partially fulfilled this, but the ultimate fulfillment awaits the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:2-3) where God dwells with his people forever. Early Christians understood this as the church age expansion to all nations and final consummation.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'Zion'—place of God's dwelling—are you longing to reach in your spiritual journey?
- How does God's promise to answer your cry immediately encourage you in current struggles?
- In what ways does this verse point you toward the hope of the New Jerusalem?
Analysis & Commentary
For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem—After exile threats, restoration is promised. The Hebrew emphasizes permanence: shall dwell (יָשַׁב/yashav), not merely visit but settle and abide. Thou shalt weep no more (בָּכֹה לֹא־תִבְכֶּה/bakho lo-tivkeh)—emphatic Hebrew construction: "weeping you shall not weep," absolutely no more tears. This anticipates Revelation 21:4, "God shall wipe away all tears."
He will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry—Chanan (gracious) appears again with intensive force. The moment you cry out (זְעָקָה/ze'aqah), the desperate shriek of anguish, he will answer thee (יַעֲנֶךָּ/ya'anekka). God's response is immediate and personal. This is covenant faithfulness: God hears his people's cries (Exodus 3:7).