Isaiah 29:19

Translations

Modern

The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Traditional

The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Literal

And the lowly will add joy in YHWH, and the needy of mankind will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Latin

Et addent mites in Domino lætitiam, et pauperes homines in Sancto Israël exsultabunt;

Original

Hebrew

English

The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Notes

Isaiah 29:15–24

This threat of coming judgment is the third of the six woes (see study note on Isaiah 28:1–33:24). It begins with judgment but moves to a vision of creation being renewed and of the wicked coming to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Salvation in Isaiah The Holiness of God’s People The Holy One of Israel

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
Psalm 25:9
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
Psalm 37:11
But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
James 1:9
The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Zephaniah 2:3
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.
Isaiah 11:4
…but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.
Psalm 12:5
“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Character of Saints: Meek Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of God: Holiness of Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Promises a Reformation Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Joy: Increased to the Meek Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Meekness: Those Who are Gifted With: Increase Their Joy Poor: God's Care of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Poor: should Rejoice in God

Isaiah 29:19

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