Isaiah 56:2

Old Testament • 15 words with Strong's data

"Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil."

Word-by-Word Analysis

בָרַךְ

bârak

H1288

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as...

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is the

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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that

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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this and the

בֵּן

bên

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...

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of

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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that

שׂוּם

sûwm

H7760

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

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חָזַק

châzaq

H2388

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra...

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on it that

שָׁמַר

shâmar

H8104

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

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the

שַׁבָּת

shabbâth

H7676

intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath

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from

גָּאַל

gâʼal

H1351

to soil or (figuratively) desecrate

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it and

שָׁמַר

shâmar

H8104

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

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his

יָד

yâd

H3027

a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),

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from

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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רַע

raʻ

H7451

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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Key Terms in This Verse

polluting H1351

גָּאַל gâʼal

to soil or (figuratively) desecrate

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layeth H7760

שׂוּם sûwm

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

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doing H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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keepeth H8104

שָׁמַר shâmar

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

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keepeth H8104

שָׁמַר shâmar

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

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doeth H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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sabbath H7676

שַׁבָּת shabbâth

intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath

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hold H2388

חָזַק châzaq

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer

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Blessed H1288

בָרַךְ bârak

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

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evil H7451

רַע raʻ

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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Cross References

Isaiah 58:13 cross-reference

If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, n...

Psalm 112:1 cross-reference

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Ezekiel 20:12 cross-reference

Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctify them.

Ezekiel 20:20 cross-reference

And hallow my sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I am the LORD your God.

Exodus 20:10 cross-reference

But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger tha...

Luke 11:28 cross-reference

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

John 13:17 cross-reference

If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

Psalm 106:3 cross-reference

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

Leviticus 19:30 cross-reference

Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD.

Proverbs 14:16 cross-reference

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

Exodus 20:8 cross-reference

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Proverbs 16:17 cross-reference

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Proverbs 16:6 cross-reference

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Psalm 119:101 cross-reference

I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

Proverbs 4:27 cross-reference

Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

Proverbs 4:13 cross-reference

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

Revelation 22:14 cross-reference

Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Psalm 128:1 cross-reference

Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.

Psalm 37:27 cross-reference

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

Nehemiah 13:17 cross-reference

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

Luke 12:43 cross-reference

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

Psalm 34:14 cross-reference

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Isaiah 56:6 cross-reference

Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh ho...

Isaiah 56:4 cross-reference

For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant;

Romans 12:9 cross-reference

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

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