Isaiah 63:8
For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour.
Original Language Analysis
אַךְ
H389
עַמִּ֣י
Surely they are my people
H5971
עַמִּ֣י
Surely they are my people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
3 of 10
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
בָּנִ֖ים
children
H1121
בָּנִ֖ים
children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
5 of 10
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 10
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יְשַׁקֵּ֑רוּ
that will not lie
H8266
יְשַׁקֵּ֑רוּ
that will not lie
Strong's:
H8266
Word #:
7 of 10
to cheat, i.e., be untrue (usually in words)
Cross References
Genesis 17:7And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.Exodus 6:7And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.
Historical Context
This recalls the covenant formula at Sinai. God's initial expectations of fidelity were repeatedly disappointed, yet His saving purposes continued. Grace exceeds human failure.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God remained your Saviour despite your unfaithfulness?
- What does it mean that God's expectations were disappointed yet His love continued?
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Analysis & Commentary
'For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour.' God's original expectation was covenant faithfulness - 'children that will not lie.' The Hebrew 'shaqar' (lie/deal falsely) indicates covenant unfaithfulness. Despite expectation disappointed, God remained Saviour.