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Isaiah 17:7

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 17:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In that day shall men look unto their Maker, and their eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In that day shall men look unto their Maker, and their eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 17:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4And it shall come to pass in that day, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.
5And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the standing grain, and his arm reapeth the ears; yea, it shall be as when one gleaneth ears in the valley of Rephaim.
6Yet there shall be left therein gleanings, as the shaking of an olive-tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost branches of a fruitful tree, saith Jehovah, the God of Israel.
7In that day shall men look unto their Maker, and their eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.
8And they shall not look to the altars, the work of their hands; neither shall they have respect to that which their fingers have made, either the Asherim, or the sun-images.
9In that day shall their strong cities be as the forsaken places in the wood and on the mountain top, which were forsaken from before the children of Israel; and it shall be a desolation.
10For thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength; therefore thou plantest pleasant plants, and settest it with strange slips.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“At that day shall a man look to his Maker, &c.] The one only living and true God, who has made him, and not he himself, nor any other creature; that is, such as are left, as before described, the remnant, according to the election of grace; these shall look to God for help and assistance, for supply, support, and protection; and to Christ particularly, who is the Maker of all things, without whom was not any thing made that is made, for all spiritual blessings; for righteousness and strength, for peace and pardon, for food, and all comfortable supplies of grace, for life and salvation; who is set up to be looked unto for these things; to whom men are directed and encouraged to look for them,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“look to his Maker--instead of trusting in their fortresses-- (Isa 17:3; Mic 7:7).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“At that day shall a man look to his Maker - Instead of confiding in their strongly fortified places and armies, they shall look for aid and protection to the God that made them, and who alone can help them. National afflictions and judgments often have the effect to turn the eyes of even a wicked and rebellious people to God. They feel their danger; they are convinced of their guilt; they see that no one but God can protect them; and for a time they are willing, even by humiliation and fasting, to seek the divine protection. His eyes shall have respect ... - He shall look up to, or regard. The Holy One of Israel - The God of Israel; the true God. As the Syrians were allied with the kingdom…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“A man - Those few men that are left. Look - They shall sincerely respect, and trust, and worship God, and God only. Isaiah 17:8”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“17:7 The people referred to here are either Israelites or humanity at large. • look . . . turn their eyes: They will again put their trust in the Lord.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Isa 10:20, Isa 10:21, Isa 19:22, Isa 22:11, Isa 24:14, Isa 24:15, Isa 29:18, Isa 29:19, Isa 29:24; Jdg 10:15, Jdg 10:16; Ch2 30:10, Ch2 30:11, Ch2 30:18-20, Ch2 31:1, Ch2 35:17, Ch2 35:18; Jer 3:12-14, Jer 3:18-23, Jer 31:4-10; Hos 3:5, Hos 6:1, Hos 14:1-3; Mic 7:7 Isaiah 17:8”
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