Isaiah 65:2 nasb — "I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in the way which is not good, following their…

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""I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in the way which is not good, following their own thoughts,"

— Isaiah 65:2, NASB

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Isaiah 65 — Context

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"I permitted Myself to be sought by those who did not ask for Me; I permitted Myself to be found by those who did not seek Me. I said, 'Here am I, here am I,' To a nation which did not call on My name.

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"I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in the way which is not good, following their own thoughts,

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A people who continually provoke Me to My face, Offering sacrifices in gardens and burning incense on bricks;

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Who sit among graves and spend the night in secret places; Who eat swine's flesh, And the broth of unclean meat is in their pots.

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"Who say, 'Keep to yourself, do not come near me, For I am holier than you!' These are smoke in My nostrils, A fire that burns all the day.

Isaiah 65:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 65:2 say?
Isaiah 65:2 in the NASB reads: “"I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in the way which is not good, following their own thoughts,”
Where is Isaiah 65:2 in the Bible?
Isaiah 65:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 65, verse 2.
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 65:2.
What translation should I read Isaiah 65:2 in?
Isaiah 65:2 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 65:2?
Isaiah 65:2 reads (NASB): “"I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in the way which is not good, following their own thoughts,” 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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