Isaiah 63:8 asv — For he said, Surely, they are my people, children that will not deal falsely: so he was their Saviour.

American Standard Version

"For he said, Surely, they are my people, children that will not deal falsely: so he was their Saviour. "

— Isaiah 63:8, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 63 — Context

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And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my wrath, it upheld me.

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And I trod down the peoples in mine anger, and made them drunk in my wrath, and I poured out their lifeblood on the earth.

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I will make mention of the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah, and the praises of Jehovah, according to all that Jehovah hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

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For he said, Surely, they are my people, children that will not deal falsely: so he was their Saviour.

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In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.

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But they rebelled, and grieved his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, andhimself fought against them.

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Then he remembered the days of old, Mosesandhis people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? where is he that put his holy Spirit in the midst of them?

Isaiah 63:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 63:8 say?
Isaiah 63:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “For he said, Surely, they are my people, children that will not deal falsely: so he was their Saviour. ”
Where is Isaiah 63:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 63:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 63, verse 8.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 63:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 63:8 in?
Isaiah 63:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 63:8?
Isaiah 63:8 reads (ASV): “For he said, Surely, they are my people, children that will not deal falsely: so he was their Saviour. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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