Isaiah 64:1

Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 64:1

BSB

If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence,

AKJV

Oh that you would rend the heavens, that you would come down, that the mountains might flow down at your presence,

CPDV

I wish that you would rend the heavens, and then descend! The mountains would flow away before your face.

ERV

Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence;

NHEB

Oh that you would tear the heavens, that you would come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence,

SMT

Would that thou didst rend the heavens; thou camest down; the mountains flowed from before thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 64:1

OhH3863ConjunctionthatthouwouldestrendH7167VerbtheheavensH8064Noun MasculinethatthouwouldestcomedownH3381VerbthatthemountainsH2022Noun MasculinemightflowdownH2151VerbatthypresenceH6440Noun Masculine

Commentary for Isaiah 64:1

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

Overview of Isaiah 64:1

Summary

Desperate plea for dramatic divine intervention

Event

Request for heavenly manifestation

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC