Isaiah 63:14
As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.
Original Language Analysis
כַּבְּהֵמָה֙
As a beast
H929
כַּבְּהֵמָה֙
As a beast
Strong's:
H929
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
בַּבִּקְעָ֣ה
into the valley
H1237
בַּבִּקְעָ֣ה
into the valley
Strong's:
H1237
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, a split, i.e., a wide level valley between mountains
תֵרֵ֔ד
goeth down
H3381
תֵרֵ֔ד
goeth down
Strong's:
H3381
Word #:
3 of 13
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
ר֥וּחַ
the Spirit
H7307
ר֥וּחַ
the Spirit
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
4 of 13
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
תְּנִיחֶ֑נּוּ
caused him to rest
H5117
תְּנִיחֶ֑נּוּ
caused him to rest
Strong's:
H5117
Word #:
6 of 13
to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l
כֵּ֚ן
H3651
כֵּ֚ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
7 of 13
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
נִהַ֣גְתָּ
so didst thou lead
H5090
נִהַ֣גְתָּ
so didst thou lead
Strong's:
H5090
Word #:
8 of 13
to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), also (from the panting induced by effort), to sigh
עַמְּךָ֔
thy people
H5971
עַמְּךָ֔
thy people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
9 of 13
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת
to make
H6213
לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת
to make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
10 of 13
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Cross References
Isaiah 63:12That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?Joshua 23:1And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.
Historical Context
This anticipates Hebrews' emphasis on entering God's rest. The wilderness journey aimed at rest in the promised land, as the Christian journey aims at eternal rest.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Spirit-given rest look like in your current season?
- How does God's leading toward rest glorify His name?
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Analysis & Commentary
'As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.' Like cattle descending to peaceful pasture, the Spirit brought Israel to rest. The Hebrew 'nuach' (rest) indicates settled peace. God's leadership aimed at rest and His own glory.