Isaiah 65:8
Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּ֣ה׀
H3541
כֹּ֣ה׀
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
1 of 20
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָ֗ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֗ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יִמָּצֵ֤א
is found
H4672
יִמָּצֵ֤א
is found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
5 of 20
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
הַתִּירוֹשׁ֙
As the new wine
H8492
הַתִּירוֹשׁ֙
As the new wine
Strong's:
H8492
Word #:
6 of 20
must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
9 of 20
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
הַֽשְׁחִ֥ית
Destroy
H7843
הַֽשְׁחִ֥ית
Destroy
Strong's:
H7843
Word #:
10 of 20
to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
11 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בְרָכָ֖ה
it not for a blessing
H1293
בְרָכָ֖ה
it not for a blessing
Strong's:
H1293
Word #:
12 of 20
benediction; by implication prosperity
כֵּ֤ן
H3651
כֵּ֤ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
14 of 20
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
אֶֽעֱשֶׂה֙
is in it so will I do
H6213
אֶֽעֱשֶׂה֙
is in it so will I do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
15 of 20
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
לְמַ֣עַן
H4616
לְמַ֣עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
16 of 20
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
לְבִלְתִּ֖י
H1115
לְבִלְתִּ֖י
Strong's:
H1115
Word #:
18 of 20
properly, a failure of, i.e., (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because n
Cross References
Isaiah 6:13But yet in it shall be a tenth, and it shall return, and shall be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance is in them, when they cast their leaves: so the holy seed shall be the substance thereof.Jeremiah 30:11For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.Mark 13:20And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
Historical Context
This remnant theology runs throughout Isaiah. Within the largely apostate nation, some faithful remain. They are preserved for God's covenant purposes.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the remnant principle operate in your church or community?
- What does it mean to be preserved for 'my servants' sakes'?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all.' A vineyard metaphor: a good cluster among bad grapes is preserved. The Hebrew 'tirosh' (new wine) represents potential blessing. For His servants' sake, God won't destroy all. A remnant is preserved.