Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD says: “As when juice is still found in a cluster of grapes and people say, ‘Don’t destroy it, there is still a blessing in it,’ so will I do in behalf of my servants; I will not destroy them all. New Living Translation “But I will not destroy them all,” says the LORD. “For just as good grapes are found among a cluster of bad ones (and someone will say, ‘Don’t throw them all away— some of those grapes are good!’), so I will not destroy all Israel. For I still have true servants there. English Standard Version Thus says the LORD: “As the new wine is found in the cluster, and they say, ‘Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing in it,’ so I will do for my servants’ sake, and not destroy them all. Berean Standard Bible This is what the LORD says: “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all. Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH: “As when the new wine is found in the cluster, and one says, ‘You should not destroy it, for blessing is’ in it, so will I do for the sake of My servants, so as not to destroy them all. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Thus says the LORD: “As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, ‘Do not destroy it, For a blessing is in it,’ So will I do for My servants’ sake, That I may not destroy them all. New American Standard Bible This is what the LORD says: “Just as the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, ‘Do not destroy it, for there is benefit in it,’ So I will act in behalf of My servants In order not to destroy all of them. NASB 1995 Thus says the LORD, “As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, ‘Do not destroy it, for there is benefit in it,’ So I will act on behalf of My servants In order not to destroy all of them. NASB 1977 Thus says the LORD, “As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, ‘Do not destroy it, for there is benefit in it,’ So I will act on behalf of My servants In order not to destroy all of them. Legacy Standard Bible Thus says Yahweh, “As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, ‘Do not make it a ruin, for there is benefit in it,’ So I will act on behalf of My slaves In order not to make all of them a ruin. Amplified Bible This is what the LORD says, “As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, ‘Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing and benefit in it,’ So I will do for the sake of My servants In order not to destroy all of them. Berean Annotated Bible This is what the LORD {YHWH} says: “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing, so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all. Christian Standard Bible The LORD says this: “As the new wine is found in a bunch of grapes, and one says, ‘Don’t destroy it, for there’s some good in it,’ so I will act because of my servants and not destroy them all. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD says this: As the new wine is found in a bunch of grapes, and one says, ‘Don’t destroy it, for there’s some good in it,’ so I will act because of My servants and not destroy them all. American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah, 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' sake, that I may not destroy them all. Contemporary English Version Here is what the LORD says: A cluster of grapes that produces wine is worth keeping! So, because of my servants, I won't destroy everyone. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD says: When someone finds juice for new wine in a cluster of grapes, another person will say, "Don't destroy it, because there's a blessing in it." In the same way, I will do this for my servants: I will not destroy everything. Good News Translation The LORD says, "No one destroys good grapes; instead, they make wine with them. Neither will I destroy all my people--I will save those who serve me. International Standard Version This is what the LORD says: "Just as new wine is found in the cluster, and people have said, 'Don't destroy it, for there is a gift in it,' so I'll act for my servants' sake, by not destroying them all. NET Bible This is what the LORD says: "When juice is discovered in a cluster of grapes, someone says, 'Don't destroy it, for it contains juice.' So I will do for the sake of my servants--I will not destroy everyone. New Heart English Bible Thus says the LORD, "As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one says, 'Do not destroy it, for a blessing is in it:' so will I do for my servants' sake, that I may not destroy them all. Webster's Bible Translation 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' sake, that I may not destroy them all. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is what the LORD says: “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all. World English Bible Yahweh says, “As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one says, ‘Don’t destroy it, for a blessing is in it:’ so I will do for my servants’ sake, that I may not destroy them all. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said YHWH: “As the new wine is found in the cluster, "" And one has said, Do not destroy it for a blessing [is] in it, "" So I do for My servants’ sake, "" Not to destroy the whole. Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH: “As when the new wine is found in the cluster, and one says, ‘You should not destroy it, for blessing is’ in it, so will I do for the sake of My servants, so as not to destroy them all. Young's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah: As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one hath said, 'Destroy it not for a blessing is in it,' So I do for My servants' sake, not to destroy the whole. Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah, As the new wine will be found in the cluster, and he will say, Thou shalt not destroy it, for a blessing in it: thus will I do for sake of my servant, to not destroy them all. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord: As if a grain be found in a cluster, and it be said: Destroy it not, because it is a blessing: so will I do for the sake of my servants, that I may not destroy the whole. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus says the Lord: In the same way as it is said about a grain found in a cluster, “Do not destroy it, because it is a blessing,” so will I act for the sake of my servants, so that I may not destroy the whole. New American Bible Thus says the LORD: As when the juice is pressed from a cluster, and someone says, “Do not destroy it, for there is still good in it,” So will I do for the sake of my servants: I will not destroy them all. New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD: As the wine is found in the cluster, and they say, “Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing in it,” so I will do for my servants’ sake, and not destroy them all. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD: As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one says to another, Destroy it not, for a blessing is in it; so will I do for my servant's sake, and I will not destroy them all. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: “As a bunch is found in a cluster, and a man says to his neighbor, ‘You shall not destroy it, because a blessing is in it’, thus I shall do because of my Servant, and I shall not destroy them all OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD: As, when wine is found in the cluster, One saith: 'Destroy it not, For a blessing is in it'; So will I do for My servants' sakes, That I may not destroy all. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord, As a grape-stone shall be found in the cluster, and they shall say, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for the sake of him that serves me, for his sake I will not destroy them all. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgments and Promises…7both for your iniquities and for those of your fathers,” says the LORD. “Because they burned incense on the mountains and scorned Me on the hills, I will measure into their laps full payment for their former deeds.” 8This is what the LORD says: “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all. 9And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there.… Cross References This is what the LORD says: Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ Amos 1:3 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. Ezekiel 5:5 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘This is Jerusalem, which I have set in the center of the nations, with countries all around her. “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, Numbers 13:23 When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs. Genesis 40:10-11 and on the vine were three branches. As it budded, its blossoms opened and its clusters ripened into grapes. / Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and placed the cup in his hand.” Judges 9:13 But the grapevine replied, ‘Should I stop giving my wine that cheers both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?’ and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ Genesis 18:32 Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answered, “On account of the ten, I will not destroy it.” Romans 11:16 If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches. Matthew 13:29 ‘No,’ he said, ‘if you pull the weeds now, you might uproot the wheat with them. so I will act on behalf of My servants; Deuteronomy 32:36 For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free. Psalm 135:14 For the LORD will vindicate His people and will have compassion on His servants. Malachi 3:17 “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. I will not destroy them all. Jeremiah 30:11 For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.” Amos 9:8-9 Surely the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,” declares the LORD. / “For surely I will give the command, and I will shake the house of Israel among all the nations as grain is sifted in a sieve; but not a pebble will reach the ground. Ezekiel 6:8 Yet I will leave a remnant, for some of you will escape the sword when you are scattered among the nations and throughout the lands. Romans 11:5 In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one said, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all. Isaiah 6:13 But 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 30:11 For 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. Joel 2:14 Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God? Jump to Previous Act Behalf Benefit Blessing Cluster Destroy Destruction End Found Grapes Juice New Order Sake Sakes Servants Whole WineJump to Next Act Behalf Benefit Blessing Cluster Destroy Destruction End Found Grapes Juice New Order Sake Sakes Servants Whole WineIsaiah 65 1. The calling of the Gentiles, 2. and the rejection of the Jews, for their incredulity, idolatry, and hypocrisy 8. A remnant shall be saved 11. Judgments on the wicked, and blessings on the godly 17. The blessed state of the new Jerusalem This is what the LORD says: This phrase introduces a direct message from God, emphasizing the authority and divine origin of the prophecy. It is a common introduction in prophetic literature, underscoring that the following words are not merely human opinion but a revelation from God Himself. This establishes the seriousness and reliability of the message. As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Isaiah, declaring His intentions and plans for His people. 2. Isaiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, through whom God communicates His messages to the people of Israel. 3. Servants of the LORD Refers to the faithful remnant of Israel who remain obedient and loyal to God amidst widespread unfaithfulness. 4. Cluster of Grapes A metaphor used to illustrate the presence of something valuable and blessed within a larger context that might otherwise be discarded. 5. New Wine Symbolizes the potential and blessing found within the faithful remnant, akin to the valuable juice within the grapes. Teaching Points God's Mercy and JusticeGod is both just and merciful, choosing to preserve the faithful remnant even when judgment is warranted for the larger group. Value of the Faithful Remnant Like the new wine in a cluster, the faithful are precious to God and can bring blessings to others. Hope in God's Promises Believers can find hope in God's promises to act on behalf of His servants, ensuring that faithfulness is rewarded. Intercession and Advocacy Just as the presence of the faithful can lead to preservation, believers are called to intercede for others and advocate for righteousness. Living as a Blessing Christians are encouraged to live in such a way that they are a blessing to their communities, reflecting God's grace and truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 65:8?2. How does Isaiah 65:8 illustrate God's mercy amidst judgment? 3. What does "new wine is found in a cluster" symbolize in Isaiah 65:8? 4. How can Isaiah 65:8 encourage us to seek God's preservation today? 5. Connect Isaiah 65:8 with another scripture about God's mercy and protection. 6. How can we apply the principle of sparing the remnant in our lives? 7. What does Isaiah 65:8 reveal about God's mercy towards sinners? 8. How does Isaiah 65:8 illustrate the concept of divine patience? 9. What historical context influenced the message in Isaiah 65:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 65? 11. What foods are mentioned in the Bible? 12. How does Isaiah 25:6, which speaks of a universal feast for all peoples, align with other Old Testament passages emphasizing Israel's exclusivity? 13. Amos 9:13 - Is the prophecy of the plowman overtaking the reaper a literal farming impossibility, and does it conflict with more realistic agricultural references elsewhere in scripture? 14. Isaiah 65:24: If God answers before people call, why are there countless unanswered prayers and unresolved suffering? What Does Isaiah 65:8 Mean This is what the LORD says• The verse opens with a clear announcement: the words that follow come directly from God Himself, not human speculation. • When God speaks, His authority is absolute (Isaiah 1:18; Isaiah 55:8-9). • His proclamations are trustworthy and final, and they reveal His character and intentions (Hebrews 1:1-2). As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes • Picture a fresh cluster hanging on the vine—still united, full of potential. • Though individual grapes could be plucked, the cluster is kept intact so the juice can mature into something valuable (Isaiah 27:2-3). • Jesus later uses vine imagery to show the life-giving connection between Himself and His people (John 15:1-2). Here, the cluster symbolizes a group God regards as precious. and men say, “Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,” • Farmers see the promise in that cluster and refuse to toss it aside. They recognize blessing where others might see waste. • This echoes Abraham pleading for Sodom—looking for any righteous persons before judgment fell (Genesis 18:26). • It also anticipates the parable of the wheat and tares, where judgment is delayed to preserve the good (Matthew 13:24-30). so I will act on behalf of My servants; • God compares Himself to the careful farmer: He will step in to preserve His faithful ones. • “My servants” are those who love and obey Him—His true people (Isaiah 41:8-10). • The Lord personally intervenes for their good, turning situations for their benefit (Romans 8:28) and showing Himself strong on their behalf (2 Chronicles 16:9). I will not destroy them all. • Judgment is coming on unfaithful Israel, yet a remnant will be spared. God promises restraint because of the righteous minority. • He made a similar declaration to Elijah: “I have reserved seven thousand” (1 Kings 19:18). • Paul cites this principle to explain the continuing remnant among Israel (Romans 11:5). • God’s covenant faithfulness ensures He will never wipe out His people entirely (Jeremiah 31:35-37). summary Isaiah 65:8 reassures us that even when judgment is deserved, God looks for the smallest sign of genuine faithfulness and preserves those who belong to Him. Like a farmer cherishing a promising cluster, the Lord values His servants, acts on their behalf, and guarantees that His people will never be utterly destroyed. (8) As the new wine . . .--Literally, the must, or unfermented juice of the grape. The transition from the denunciations of the preceding verse is abrupt, and suggests the thought of an interval of time and absence of direct continuity. Possibly, however, a link may be found in the "first" of the amended translation, which prepares the way for something that is to follow. God chastens, but does not destroy.Destroy it not . . .--The thought is that as even one fruitful cluster of grapes will lead the vine-dresser to spare an otherwise fruitless vine in the hope of a fuller blessing in the future, so Jehovah will spare a sinful nation for the twenty or the ten righteous (Genesis 18:23-33). The words "destroy it not" are those which stand at the head of Psalms 57-59, as indicating the tune to which they were to be sung; and it is a natural inference that it may have been a popular vintage song, and therefore doubly apt for the prophet's purpose. May we compare our own song of "Wood-man, spare that tree?" applied, as it has been, to the trees of ancient institutions. Verses 8-10. - SALVATION PROMISED TO A REMNANT. In Isaiah, and especially in the "Book of Consolation" (Isaiah 40-66.), promises are almost always intermingled with threatenings. The threats extend to the bulk of the nation; the promises are limited to "a remnant," since a remnant only could be brought to "seek" and serve God (ver. 10). Here the announcement that a remnant would be spared is introduced by a simile from men's treatment of their own vineyards (ver. 8). Verse 8. - As the new wine is found in the cluster; rather, as when new wine is found in a grape-bunch; i.e. as when even a single cluster of grapes is spied on a vine-stem, the vine-pruners say one to another, "Destroy not that stem, but spare it," so will God refrain from destroying those stocks in his vineyard, which give even a small promise of bearing good fruit. Destroy it not. The words are thought to be those of a well-known vintage-song, which is perhaps alluded to in the heading (Al-taschith) prefixed to Psalm 57, 58, and 59. "Each of these psalms was probably sung to the air of this favourite song" (Cheyne). A blessing is in it; i.e. "a boon from God" (comp. Isaiah 36:16; 2 Kings 5:15).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This is whatכֹּ֣ה ׀ (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “As כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the new wine הַתִּירוֹשׁ֙ (hat·tî·rō·wōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8492: Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine is found יִמָּצֵ֤א (yim·mā·ṣê) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present in a cluster of grapes, בָּֽאֶשְׁכּ֔וֹל (bā·’eš·kō·wl) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 811: A bunch of grapes, other fruit and men say, וְאָמַר֙ (wə·’ā·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not destroy it, תַּשְׁחִיתֵ֔הוּ (taš·ḥî·ṯê·hū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it contains בּ֑וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew a blessing,’ בְרָכָ֖ה (ḇə·rā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity so כֵּ֤ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus I will act אֶֽעֱשֶׂה֙ (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make on behalf לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent of My servants: עֲבָדַ֔י (‘ă·ḇā·ḏay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant I will not לְבִלְתִּ֖י (lə·ḇil·tî) Preposition-l Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until destroy הַֽשְׁחִ֥ית (haš·ḥîṯ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin them all. הַכֹּֽל׃ (hak·kōl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links Isaiah 65:8 NIVIsaiah 65:8 NLT Isaiah 65:8 ESV Isaiah 65:8 NASB Isaiah 65:8 KJV Isaiah 65:8 BibleApps.com Isaiah 65:8 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 65:8 Chinese Bible Isaiah 65:8 French Bible Isaiah 65:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 65:8 Thus says Yahweh As the new wine (Isa Isi Is) |
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