Isaiah 54:8

In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 54:8

BSB

In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you," says the LORD your Redeemer.

AKJV

In a little wrath I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on you, said the LORD your Redeemer.

CPDV

In a moment of indignation, I have hidden my face from you, for a little while. But with everlasting mercy, I have taken pity on you, said your Redeemer, the Lord.

ERV

In overflowing wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy redeemer.

NHEB

In overflowing wrath I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting loving kindness will I have mercy on you," says the LORD your Redeemer.

SMT

In the outpouring of anger I hid a moment my face from thee; and in eternal mercy I compassionated thee, said Jehovah redeeming thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 54:8

InalittleH8241Noun Masculine wrathH7110Noun MasculineIhidH5641VerbmyfaceH6440Noun MasculinefromtheeforamomentH7281butwitheverlastingH5769Noun Masculine kindnessH2617Noun MasculinewillIhavemercyH7355VerbontheesaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NamethyRedeemerH1350Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 54:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 54:8

Summary

Temporary anger replaced with permanent kindness

Event

Wrath ends in eternal mercy

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC