Isaiah 64:4

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For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.

Original Language Analysis

וּמֵעוֹלָ֥ם For since the beginning of the world H5769
וּמֵעוֹלָ֥ם For since the beginning of the world
Strong's: H5769
Word #: 1 of 13
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
לֹא H3808
לֹא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 2 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שָׁמְע֖וּ men have not heard H8085
שָׁמְע֖וּ men have not heard
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 3 of 13
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
לֹ֣א H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 4 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הֶאֱזִ֑ינוּ nor perceived by the ear H238
הֶאֱזִ֑ינוּ nor perceived by the ear
Strong's: H238
Word #: 5 of 13
to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e., (by implication) to listen
עַ֣יִן neither hath the eye H5869
עַ֣יִן neither hath the eye
Strong's: H5869
Word #: 6 of 13
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 7 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
רָאָ֗תָה seen H7200
רָאָ֗תָה seen
Strong's: H7200
Word #: 8 of 13
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֱלֹהִים֙ O God H430
אֱלֹהִים֙ O God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 9 of 13
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
זוּלָ֣תְךָ֔ beside H2108
זוּלָ֣תְךָ֔ beside
Strong's: H2108
Word #: 10 of 13
probably scattering, i.e., removal; used adverbially, except
יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה thee what he hath prepared H6213
יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה thee what he hath prepared
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 11 of 13
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
לִמְחַכֵּה for him that waiteth H2442
לִמְחַכֵּה for him that waiteth
Strong's: H2442
Word #: 12 of 13
properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
לֽוֹ׃ H0
לֽוֹ׃
Strong's: H0
Word #: 13 of 13

Cross References

Psalms 31:19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!Isaiah 25:9And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.James 5:7Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.Psalms 130:5I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.Genesis 49:18I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.Hebrews 11:16But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.Isaiah 30:18And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.John 14:3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.1 Timothy 3:16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.Psalms 62:1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

Analysis & Commentary

'For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.' Paul quotes this in 1 Corinthians 2:9 regarding the Spirit's revelation. No eye has seen, no ear heard what God prepares for those who wait. The Hebrew 'chakah' (wait) implies patient expectation.

Historical Context

This verse became foundational for Christian hope. Paul applies it to the spiritual blessings revealed through the Spirit that exceed natural comprehension.

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