Isaiah 37:28
But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.
Original Language Analysis
וְשִׁבְתְּךָ֛
thy abode
H3427
וְשִׁבְתְּךָ֛
thy abode
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
וְצֵאתְךָ֥
and thy going out
H3318
וְצֵאתְךָ֥
and thy going out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
2 of 7
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
וּבוֹאֲךָ֖
and thy coming in
H935
וּבוֹאֲךָ֖
and thy coming in
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
3 of 7
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
יָדָ֑עְתִּי
But I know
H3045
יָדָ֑עְתִּי
But I know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
4 of 7
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
וְאֵ֖ת
H853
וְאֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
Divine omniscience appears throughout Scripture (Psalm 139:1-6). God's comprehensive knowledge of enemies encourages His people that justice will be done.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's omniscience of our enemies' plans comfort us during opposition?
- What does it mean that God sees both actions and heart attitudes?
- How should awareness of God's comprehensive knowledge affect our own thoughts and plans?
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Analysis & Commentary
The declaration "I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in" demonstrates omniscience—God observes every movement and plan. "Thy rage against me" identifies the core sin: not military action but rebellion against divine authority. God sees both external actions and internal attitudes. The comprehensive knowledge "I know" repeated emphasizes nothing escapes divine awareness. This sets up the judgment—since God knows all, He will respond appropriately.