Isaiah 65:6

6 See, it is written before me; I will not be silent until I repay them; I will repay them to the full,

Isaiah 65:6 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 65:6

Behold, it is written before me
This account of their sins; it was in his sight and constant remembrance, and punishment for them was determined by him, written in the book of his decrees: I will not keep silence;
but threaten with destruction, and not only threaten, but execute; plead against them really, as well as verbally, with sore judgments: but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom;
full and just recompence of punishment for all their transgressions, as it follows. The Targum is,

``I will recompense to them the vengeance of their sins, and deliver their bodies to the second death.''

Isaiah 65:6 In-Context

4 They sit among the graves and spend the night in caverns; they eat pig meat and their pots hold soup made from disgusting things.

5 They say, 'Keep your distance, don't come near me, because I am holier than you.' These are smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all day!

6 See, it is written before me; I will not be silent until I repay them; I will repay them to the full,

7 your own crimes and those of your ancestors together," says ADONAI. "They offered incense on the mountains and insulted me on the hills. First I will measure out their wages and then repay them in full."

8 Here is what ADONAI says: "As when juice is found in a cluster of grapes, and people say, 'Don't destroy it, there is still some good in it,' so I will do likewise for the sake of my servants, and not destroy them all.