Isaiah 50:10
Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.
Original Language Analysis
מִ֤י
H4310
מִ֤י
Strong's:
H4310
Word #:
1 of 18
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 18
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
שֹׁמֵ֖עַ
that obeyeth
H8085
שֹׁמֵ֖עַ
that obeyeth
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
5 of 18
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר׀
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר׀
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הָלַ֣ךְ
that walketh
H1980
הָלַ֣ךְ
that walketh
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
9 of 18
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וְאֵ֥ין
H369
יִבְטַח֙
let him trust
H982
יִבְטַח֙
let him trust
Strong's:
H982
Word #:
14 of 18
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
בְּשֵׁ֣ם
in the name
H8034
בְּשֵׁ֣ם
in the name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
15 of 18
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
16 of 18
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
John 12:46I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.Hebrews 5:9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;John 8:12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.Isaiah 9:2The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.Psalms 23:4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Psalms 25:14The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.Psalms 42:11Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.Psalms 28:7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.1 Peter 5:7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.Job 29:3When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;
Historical Context
Exiles who maintained faith despite temple's destruction and apparent divine absence demonstrated this trust. The principle applies to all 'dark night of the soul' experiences where God seems absent yet faith clings to His character and promises.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you maintain trust in God's name when walking through literal or metaphorical darkness?
- What is the difference between faith that requires visible evidence and faith that perseveres in darkness?
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Analysis & Commentary
The question 'Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant?' identifies the believing remnant. The condition 'that walketh in darkness, and hath no light' describes times when faith persists despite visible evidence. The command 'let him trust in the name of the LORD' prescribes response - not sight but faith. This establishes that genuine belief perseveres through darkness, not just prosperity.