Isaiah 59:18
According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.
Original Language Analysis
כְּעַ֣ל
According to
H5921
כְּעַ֣ל
According to
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
1 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כְּעַ֣ל
According to
H5921
כְּעַ֣ל
According to
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יְשַׁלֵּֽם׃
accordingly he will repay
H7999
יְשַׁלֵּֽם׃
accordingly he will repay
Strong's:
H7999
Word #:
4 of 11
to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate
גְּמ֥וּל
recompence
H1576
גְּמ֥וּל
recompence
Strong's:
H1576
Word #:
7 of 11
treatment, i.e., an act (of good or ill); by implication, service or requital
לָאִיִּ֖ים
to the islands
H339
לָאִיִּ֖ים
to the islands
Strong's:
H339
Word #:
9 of 11
properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land, a coast, an island
Cross References
Jeremiah 17:10I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.Isaiah 63:6And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth.Romans 2:6Who will render to every man according to his deeds:Matthew 16:27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.Nahum 1:2God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.Isaiah 66:15For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.Isaiah 1:24Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:Isaiah 63:3I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.Psalms 62:12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.Job 34:11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
Historical Context
This universal judgment extends God's sovereignty beyond Israel to all nations. No adversary escapes appropriate recompense for opposition to God and His people.
Questions for Reflection
- How does proportional judgment ('according to deeds') reflect God's justice?
- What comfort or warning does universal judgment provide?
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Analysis & Commentary
'According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.' Divine retribution is proportional - 'according to deeds.' The scope is universal: even distant islands (coastlands representing remote nations) will receive appropriate judgment.