Translations
Modern
But you have not called on Me, O Jacob, because you have grown weary of Me, O Israel.
Traditional
But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.
Literal
And not Me you have called, O Jacob, for you have grown weary of Me, O Israel.
Latin
Non me invocasti, Jacob, nec laborasti in me, Israël.
Original
Hebrew
English
But you have not called on Me, O Jacob, because you have grown weary of Me, O Israel.
Notes
Israel's history of rebellion led them into many crises. Their rebellion was so strong that they refused to ask God for help. When they did pray, their wickedness often caused God not to hear their prayers (Isaiah 1:15).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Courts and Trials Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Church: Backslidden Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Exhorts the People to Repent Prayerlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To