Isaiah 49:7
Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּ֣ה
H3541
כֹּ֣ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
1 of 24
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָה֙
because of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
because of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
גֹּאֵ֨ל
the Redeemer
H1350
גֹּאֵ֨ל
the Redeemer
Strong's:
H1350
Word #:
4 of 24
to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
5 of 24
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
קְדֹ֥שׁ
and his Holy One
H6918
קְדֹ֥שׁ
and his Holy One
Strong's:
H6918
Word #:
6 of 24
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
נֶ֜פֶשׁ
to him whom man
H5315
נֶ֜פֶשׁ
to him whom man
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
8 of 24
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
גּוֹי֙
to him whom the nation
H1471
גּוֹי֙
to him whom the nation
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
10 of 24
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
יִרְא֣וּ
shall see
H7200
יִרְא֣וּ
shall see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
14 of 24
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
וָקָ֔מוּ
and arise
H6965
וָקָ֔מוּ
and arise
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
15 of 24
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
וְיִֽשְׁתַּחֲוּ֑וּ
also shall worship
H7812
וְיִֽשְׁתַּחֲוּ֑וּ
also shall worship
Strong's:
H7812
Word #:
17 of 24
to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)
לְמַ֤עַן
H4616
לְמַ֤עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
18 of 24
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
יְהוָה֙
because of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
because of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
19 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
20 of 24
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נֶאֱמָ֔ן
that is faithful
H539
נֶאֱמָ֔ן
that is faithful
Strong's:
H539
Word #:
21 of 24
properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen
קְדֹ֥שׁ
and his Holy One
H6918
קְדֹ֥שׁ
and his Holy One
Strong's:
H6918
Word #:
22 of 24
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
Cross References
Matthew 26:67Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,Isaiah 53:3He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.1 Peter 2:4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,Isaiah 48:17Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.Matthew 20:28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.Isaiah 49:23And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.Isaiah 49:1Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.Isaiah 42:1Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.Isaiah 52:15So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.Zechariah 11:8Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me.
Historical Context
Jesus was despised and rejected (John 1:11), submitted to Roman/Jewish authorities, yet is now worshiped by believing rulers worldwide. This pattern of humiliation-then-exaltation defines the gospel and Christian experience (2 Timothy 2:12).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's experience of despising and rejection comfort you when you face similar treatment for faithfulness?
- What does it mean that Christ became 'servant of rulers' yet will be worshiped by kings?
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Analysis & Commentary
The title 'the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One' emphasizes both covenant faithfulness and moral purity, while 'to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth' prophesies the Servant's rejection. The phrase 'to a servant of rulers' describes humiliation - the true King serves earthly authorities. Yet 'Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship' predicts ultimate vindication when all bow to Christ.