Isaiah Chapter 66 · Verse 2

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For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

Original Language Analysis

וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 1 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 2 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֵ֙לֶּה֙ H428
אֵ֙לֶּה֙
Strong's: H428
Word #: 3 of 20
these or those
יָדִ֣י For all those things hath mine hand H3027
יָדִ֣י For all those things hath mine hand
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 4 of 20
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
עָשָׂ֔תָה made H6213
עָשָׂ֔תָה made
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 5 of 20
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וַיִּהְי֥וּ H1961
וַיִּהְי֥וּ
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 6 of 20
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כָל H3605
כָל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 7 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֵ֖לֶּה H428
אֵ֖לֶּה
Strong's: H428
Word #: 8 of 20
these or those
נְאֻם and all those things have been saith H5002
נְאֻם and all those things have been saith
Strong's: H5002
Word #: 9 of 20
an oracle
יְהוָ֑ה the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֑ה the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 10 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְאֶל H413
וְאֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 11 of 20
near, with or among; often in general, to
זֶ֣ה H2088
זֶ֣ה
Strong's: H2088
Word #: 12 of 20
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
אַבִּ֔יט but to this man will I look H5027
אַבִּ֔יט but to this man will I look
Strong's: H5027
Word #: 13 of 20
to scan, i.e., look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 14 of 20
near, with or among; often in general, to
עָנִי֙ even to him that is poor H6041
עָנִי֙ even to him that is poor
Strong's: H6041
Word #: 15 of 20
depressed, in mind or circumstances
וּנְכֵה and of a contrite H5223
וּנְכֵה and of a contrite
Strong's: H5223
Word #: 16 of 20
smitten, i.e., (literally) maimed, or (figuratively) dejected
ר֔וּחַ spirit H7307
ר֔וּחַ spirit
Strong's: H7307
Word #: 17 of 20
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
וְחָרֵ֖ד and trembleth H2730
וְחָרֵ֖ד and trembleth
Strong's: H2730
Word #: 18 of 20
fearful; also reverential
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 19 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
דְּבָרִֽי׃ at my word H1697
דְּבָרִֽי׃ at my word
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 20 of 20
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

Cross References

Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.Psalms 34:18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.Psalms 51:17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.Philippians 2:12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.Proverbs 28:14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.Psalms 138:6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.Psalms 119:120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;Isaiah 66:5Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.Habakkuk 3:16When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops.

Analysis & Commentary

The declaration 'to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word' identifies God's chosen dwelling place - not temples but humble hearts. The three characteristics (poor, contrite, trembles at word) describe brokenness over sin and reverence for Scripture. This echoes the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3) - 'Blessed are the poor in spirit' - establishing spiritual poverty as prerequisite for divine presence.

Historical Context

Contrasted with those who built elaborate temple while tolerating sin (v. 3-4), God seeks internal transformation over external religion. The Pharisees' opposite approach (external piety, internal pride) demonstrated why Jesus pronounced woes rather than beatitudes on religious elite.

Questions for Reflection