Isaiah 29:23 Meaning and Explanation
“But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When the restored people see their children—God's handiwork—they will sanctify God's name and truly fear Him.
The Context of Isaiah 29:23
The restored people will genuinely honor God and raise their children in true faith.
What Does Isaiah 29:23 Mean?
The restoration includes a transformed people: Jacob's descendants will see themselves as 'the work of mine hands'—recognizing God's forming and shaping of them. In that recognition, they will sanctify—set apart as holy—God's name. This is not the empty lip service of verse 13, but genuine, heartfelt reverence and worship.
The cascade of names—Holy One of Jacob, God of Israel—emphasizes the intimacy and particularity of the relationship. They will fear God not from learned precept but from personal encounter with His redemptive power. Their children, born in restoration, will be raised in true covenant faith.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 29:23
What does Isaiah 29:23 mean?
When the restored people see their children—God's handiwork—they will sanctify God's name and truly fear Him.
What is the context of Isaiah 29:23?
The restored people will genuinely honor God and raise their children in true faith.