Isaiah 63:7
I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
Original Language Analysis
חֲסָדָֽיו׃
of his lovingkindnesses
H2617
חֲסָדָֽיו׃
of his lovingkindnesses
Strong's:
H2617
Word #:
1 of 19
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
יְהוָ֑ה
according to all that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
according to all that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 19
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אַזְכִּיר֙
I will mention
H2142
אַזְכִּיר֙
I will mention
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
3 of 19
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
תְּהִלֹּ֣ת
and the praises
H8416
תְּהִלֹּ֣ת
and the praises
Strong's:
H8416
Word #:
4 of 19
laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
יְהוָ֑ה
according to all that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
according to all that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 19
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כְּעַ֕ל
H5921
כְּעַ֕ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 19
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כֹּ֥ל
H3605
כֹּ֥ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
גְּמָלָ֥ם
hath bestowed
H1580
גְּמָלָ֥ם
hath bestowed
Strong's:
H1580
Word #:
9 of 19
to treat a person (well or ill), i.e., benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e., (specifically) to wean
יְהוָ֑ה
according to all that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
according to all that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 19
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְרַב
on us and the great
H7227
וְרַב
on us and the great
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
11 of 19
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
טוּב֙
goodness
H2898
טוּב֙
goodness
Strong's:
H2898
Word #:
12 of 19
good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare
לְבֵ֣ית
toward the house
H1004
לְבֵ֣ית
toward the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
13 of 19
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
14 of 19
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
15 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
גְּמָלָ֥ם
hath bestowed
H1580
גְּמָלָ֥ם
hath bestowed
Strong's:
H1580
Word #:
16 of 19
to treat a person (well or ill), i.e., benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e., (specifically) to wean
כְּֽרַחֲמָ֖יו
on them according to his mercies
H7356
כְּֽרַחֲמָ֖יו
on them according to his mercies
Strong's:
H7356
Word #:
17 of 19
compassion (in the plural)
Cross References
Psalms 86:15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.Ephesians 2:4But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,Psalms 86:5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.Psalms 51:1Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.Romans 2:4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?1 Kings 8:66On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people.
Historical Context
After the fierce warrior passage (1-6), this hymn-like section (7-14) recalls God's past mercies. Memory of past faithfulness grounds present hope.
Questions for Reflection
- How does remembering God's past lovingkindnesses strengthen present faith?
- What specific 'lovingkindnesses' should you mention and praise?
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Analysis & Commentary
The tone shifts dramatically to tender remembrance: 'I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies.' The Hebrew 'chesed' (lovingkindness) and 'racham' (mercies) overflow.