Isaiah 63:8 web — For he said, "Surely, they are my people, children who will not deal falsely:" so he was their Savior.

World English Bible

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

— Isaiah 63:8, World English Bible

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Isaiah 63 — Context

5

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

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I trod down the peoples in my 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 loving kindnesses of Yahweh, [and] the praises of Yahweh, according to all that Yahweh has bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he has bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.

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

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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 bore them, and carried them all the days of old.

10

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

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Then he remembered the days of old, Moses [and] his people, [saying], Where is he who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? where is he who 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 World English Bible reads: “For he said, "Surely, they are my people, children who will not deal falsely:" so he was their Savior.”
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 (WEB): “For he said, "Surely, they are my people, children who will not deal falsely:" so he was their Savior.” 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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