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Isaiah 64

Isa. 64:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Forc since the beginning of the world
`owlam (Hebrew #5769)
from 5956; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always
KJV usage: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-))ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world (+ without end). Compare 5331, 5703.
Pronounce: o-lawm'
Origin: or lolam {o-lawm'}
men have not heard
shama` (Hebrew #8085)
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
KJV usage: X attentively, call (gather) together, X carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
Pronounce: shaw-mah'
Origin: a primitive root
, nor perceived by the ear
'azan (Hebrew #238)
probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from 241; to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
KJV usage: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See 239.
Pronounce: aw-zan'
Origin: a primitive root
, neither hath the eye
`ayin (Hebrew #5869)
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
KJV usage: affliction, outward appearance, + before, + think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, + displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, + favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him, + humble, knowledge, look, (+ well), X me, open(-ly), + (not) please, presence, + regard, resemblance, sight, X thee, X them, + think, X us, well, X you(-rselves).
Pronounce: ah'-yin
Origin: probably a primitive word
μseen
ra'ah (Hebrew #7200)
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
KJV usage: advise self, appear, approve, behold, X certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, X indeed, X joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, X be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), X sight of others, (e-)spy, stare, X surely, X think, view, visions.
Pronounce: raw-aw'
Origin: a primitive root
, O God
'elohiym (Hebrew #430)
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
KJV usage: angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty.
Pronounce: el-o-heem'
Origin: plural of 433
, beside
zuwlah (Hebrew #2108)
probably scattering, i.e. removal; used adverbially, except
KJV usage: beside, but, only, save.
Pronounce: zoo-law'
Origin: from 2107
thee, what he hath prepared
`asah (Hebrew #6213)
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application (as follows)
KJV usage: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, X certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, + displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, + feast, (fight-)ing man, + finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, + hinder, hold ((a feast)), X indeed, + be industrious, + journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, + officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, X sacrifice, serve, set, shew, X sin, spend, X surely, take, X thoroughly, trim, X very, + vex, be (warr-)ior, work(-man), yield, use.
Pronounce: aw-saw'
Origin: a primitive root
for him that waiteth
chakah (Hebrew #2442)
properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
KJV usage: long, tarry, wait.
Pronounce: khaw-kaw'
Origin: a primitive root (apparently akin to 2707 through the idea of piercing)
for him.
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1 Cor. 2:9• 9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (1 Cor. 2:9)
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or, seen a God beside thee which doeth so for him.

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have not.
Psa. 31:19• 19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! (Psa. 31:19)
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1 Cor. 2:9‑10• 9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
 10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. (1 Cor. 2:9‑10)
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Eph. 3:5‑10,17‑21• 5Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
 6That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
 7Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
 8Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
 9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
 10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
 17That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
 18May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
 19And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
 20Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
 21Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. (Eph. 3:5‑10,17‑21)
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Col. 1:26‑27• 26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
 27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (Col. 1:26‑27)
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1 Tim. 3:16• 16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. (1 Tim. 3:16)
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1 John 3:1‑2• 1Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
 2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:1‑2)
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1 John 4:10• 10Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:10)
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Rev. 21:1‑4,22‑24• 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
 2And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
 3And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
 4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
 22And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
 23And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
 24And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it. (Rev. 21:1‑4,22‑24)
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Rev. 22:1‑5• 1And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
 2In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
 3And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
 4And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
 5And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. (Rev. 22:1‑5)
seen, etc.
or, seen a God besides thee, which doeth so for,etc.
prepared.
Psa. 31:19• 19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! (Psa. 31:19)
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Matt. 25:34• 34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: (Matt. 25:34)
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John 14:3• 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:3)
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Heb. 11:16• 16But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. (Heb. 11:16)
waiteth.
Isa. 25:9• 9And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. (Isa. 25:9)
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Gen. 49:18• 18I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord. (Gen. 49:18)
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Psa. 62:1• 1<<To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.>> Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. (Psa. 62:1)
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Psa. 130:5• 5I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. (Psa. 130:5)
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Lam. 3:25‑26• 25The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
 26It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. (Lam. 3:25‑26)
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Luke 2:25• 25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. (Luke 2:25)
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Rom. 8:19,23‑25• 19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
 23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
 24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
 25But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. (Rom. 8:19,23‑25)
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1 Cor. 1:7• 7So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: (1 Cor. 1:7)
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1 Thess. 1:10• 10And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. (1 Thess. 1:10)
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James 5:7• 7Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. (James 5:7)
• Isaiah desired a mighty display of the power of God, such as had been manifested at the outset of Israel’s history: yet he was conscious that God had in reserve things beyond all human knowledge, and prepared for those who waited for Him to act. (“Isaiah 64:4-65:12” by F.B. Hole)
• To this verse the Apostle Paul referred in 1 Corinthians 2:9, showing that though in ordinary matters men arrive at knowledge by the hearing of the ear—tradition—or by the eye—observation—or by what we may call intuition, these things can only reach us by revelation from God by His Spirit. Isaiah knew that there were things to be revealed. Paul tells us that they have been revealed, so that we may know them. (“Isaiah 64:4-65:12” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Never have men hearde, nor perceived by the ear, nor hath eye seen a God beside thee, who actethf for him that waiteth for him.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "Even from everlasting, they have not heard." see 1Cor. 2.9.
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Or "seen except thee, O God, what he will do."