Isaiah 65:2
I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;
Original Language Analysis
יָדַ֛י
my hands
H3027
יָדַ֛י
my hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
2 of 13
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַיּ֖וֹם
all the day
H3117
הַיּ֖וֹם
all the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
4 of 13
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
עַ֣ם
people
H5971
עַ֣ם
people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
6 of 13
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
סוֹרֵ֑ר
unto a rebellious
H5637
סוֹרֵ֑ר
unto a rebellious
Strong's:
H5637
Word #:
7 of 13
to turn away, i.e., (morally) be refractory
הַהֹלְכִים֙
which walketh
H1980
הַהֹלְכִים֙
which walketh
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
8 of 13
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
הַדֶּ֣רֶךְ
in a way
H1870
הַדֶּ֣רֶךְ
in a way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
9 of 13
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
10 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
ט֔וֹב
that was not good
H2896
ט֔וֹב
that was not good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
11 of 13
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
Cross References
Romans 10:21But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;Jeremiah 4:14O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?Isaiah 1:2Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.Isaiah 63:10But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them.Psalms 36:4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.Jeremiah 3:17At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their evil heart.Jeremiah 7:24But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the counsels and in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward.Jeremiah 5:23But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.Romans 2:5But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
Historical Context
Romans 10:21 cites this regarding Israel's rejection of the gospel. God's patience (all day) contrasts with Israel's stubbornness.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God spread out His hands to you?
- What 'own thoughts' and 'own ways' prevent response to God's invitation?
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Analysis & Commentary
'I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts.' The open hands picture invitation and appeal. The Hebrew 'paras' (spread) indicates welcoming gesture. Yet Israel is 'rebellious' (sarar), walking 'their own way' (darkam) and 'their own thoughts.' Divine invitation met by persistent rejection.