Isaiah 65:6
Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,
Original Language Analysis
כְתוּבָ֖ה
Behold it is written
H3789
כְתוּבָ֖ה
Behold it is written
Strong's:
H3789
Word #:
2 of 11
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
לְפָנָ֑י
before
H6440
לְפָנָ֑י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
3 of 11
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
לֹ֤א
H3808
לֹ֤א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
4 of 11
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
6 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
7 of 11
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
וְשִׁלַּמְתִּ֖י
but will recompense
H7999
וְשִׁלַּמְתִּ֖י
but will recompense
Strong's:
H7999
Word #:
8 of 11
to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate
וְשִׁלַּמְתִּ֖י
but will recompense
H7999
וְשִׁלַּמְתִּ֖י
but will recompense
Strong's:
H7999
Word #:
9 of 11
to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate
Cross References
Psalms 50:3Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.Jeremiah 16:18And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double; because they have defiled my land, they have filled mine inheritance with the carcases of their detestable and abominable things.Psalms 79:12And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.Isaiah 64:12Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?Isaiah 42:14I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.Psalms 50:21These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
Historical Context
The record of sins awaiting recompense answers the prayer of chapter 64. God hasn't been inactive but patient; now judgment comes.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean that sins are 'written before' God?
- How does promised judgment answer complaints about divine silence?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom.' God has 'written' (recorded) their sins - judgment is certain. He will 'not keep silence' (answer chapter 64's complaint about divine inactivity). 'Recompense into their bosom' indicates personal, direct judgment - they will receive what they deserve.