Isaiah 29:23

But when they, the children of Jacob, see the work of my hands among them, they will give honour to my name; yes, they will give honour to the Holy One of Jacob, and go in fear of the God of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel.

In Context

22For this reason the Lord, the saviour of Abraham, says about the family of Jacob, Jacob will not now be put to shame, or his face be clouded with fear.

24Those whose hearts were turned away from him will get knowledge, and those who made an outcry against him will give attention to his teaching.

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Cross References

Isaiah 5:16But the Lord of armies is lifted up as judge, and the Holy God is seen to be holy in righteousness.

Isaiah 19:25Because of the blessing of the Lord of armies which he has given them, saying, A blessing on Egypt my people, and on Assyria the work of my hands, and on Israel my heritage.

Isaiah 43:21Even the people whom I made to be the witnesses of my praise.

Isaiah 49:20The children to whom you gave birth in other lands will say in your ears, The place is not wide enough for me: make room for me to have a resting-place.

Hosea 3:5And after that, the children of Israel will come back and go in search of the Lord their God and David their king; and they will come in fear to the Lord and to his mercies in the days to come.

Ephesians 2:10For by his act we were given existence in Christ Jesus to do those good works which God before made ready for us so that we might do them.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 29:18-24

Promises to Israel; Character of Persecutors; Promises of Jacob. ( b. c. 725.) 17 Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest? 18 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. 19 The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord , and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. 20 For the terrible one is brought to… Read the whole commentary →

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