Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually. I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it. New Living Translation I, the LORD, will watch over it, watering it carefully. Day and night I will watch so no one can harm it. English Standard Version I, the LORD, am its keeper; every moment I water it. Lest anyone punish it, I keep it night and day; Berean Standard Bible I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; Berean Literal Bible I, YHWH, am watching over her; every moment I water her, lest one should visit upon her; night and day I watch over her. King James Bible I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day. New King James Version I, the LORD, keep it, I water it every moment; Lest any hurt it, I keep it night and day. New American Standard Bible “I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it every moment. So that no one will damage it, I guard it night and day. NASB 1995 “I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it every moment. So that no one will damage it, I guard it night and day. NASB 1977 “I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it every moment. Lest anyone damage it, I guard it night and day. Legacy Standard Bible I, Yahweh, am its keeper; I water it every moment. Lest anyone damage it, I keep it night and day. Amplified Bible “I, the LORD, am its Keeper; I water it every moment. So that no one will harm it, I guard it night and day. Berean Annotated Bible I, the LORD {YHWH}, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; Christian Standard Bible I am the LORD, who watches over it to water it regularly. So that no one disturbs it, I watch over it night and day. Holman Christian Standard Bible I, Yahweh, watch over it; I water it regularly. I guard it night and day so that no one disturbs it. American Standard Version I Jehovah am its keeper; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day. Contemporary English Version I, the LORD, will protect it and always keep it watered. I will guard it day and night to keep it from harm. English Revised Version I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day. GOD'S WORD® Translation I, the LORD, watch over it. I water it continually. I watch over it day and night so that no one will harm it. Good News Translation "I watch over it and water it continually. I guard it night and day so that no one will harm it. International Standard Version I, the LORD, watch over it And I water it continuously. I guard it night and day so no one can harm it. NET Bible I, the LORD, protect it; I water it regularly. I guard it night and day, so no one can harm it. New Heart English Bible I, the LORD, am its keeper. I will water it every moment. Lest anyone damage it, I will keep it night and day. Webster's Bible Translation I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; World English Bible I, Yahweh, am its keeper. I will water it every moment. Lest anyone damage it, I will keep it night and day. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI, YHWH, am its keeper, "" I water it every moment, "" Lest any lay a charge against it, "" Night and day I keep it! Berean Literal Bible I, YHWH, am watching over her; every moment I water her, lest one should visit upon her; night and day I watch over her. Young's Literal Translation I, Jehovah, am its keeper, every moment I water it, Lest any lay a charge against it, Night and day I keep it! Smith's Literal Translation I Jehovah watched her; for the moments I will water her; lest he will review upon her, night and day I will watch her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI am the Lord that keep it, I will suddenly give it drink: lest any hurt come to it, I keep it night and day. Catholic Public Domain Version I am the Lord, who watches over it. I will suddenly give drink to it. I will watch over it, night and day, lest perhaps someone visit against it. New American Bible I, the LORD, am its keeper, I water it every moment; Lest anyone harm it, night and day I guard it. New Revised Standard Version I, the LORD, am its keeper; every moment I water it. I guard it night and day so that no one can harm it; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI the LORD do keep it; I will water it continually; I will visit it and keep it night and day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I, LORD JEHOVAH, keep it constantly. I shall water it and I shall visit it in the night, and in the day I shall keep it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I the LORD do guard it, I water it every moment; Lest Mine anger visit it, I guard it night and day. Brenton Septuagint Translation I am a strong city, a city in a siege: in vain shall I water it; for it shall be taken by night, and by day the wall shall fall. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD's Vineyard…2In that day: “Sing about a fruitful vineyard. 3I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; 4I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground.… Cross References I, the LORD, am its keeper; Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. Deuteronomy 32:10 He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye. Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings I water it continually. Psalm 65:9-10 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. Ezekiel 34:26 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. Deuteronomy 11:11-12 But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. / It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year. I guard it night and day Psalm 121:3-4 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. / Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Exodus 13:21-22 And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people. Psalm 91:5-6 You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, / nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon. so no one can disturb it; John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Psalm 125:1-2 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. / As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. John 15:1-5 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. … Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. John 10:27-29 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. Psalm 23:1-4 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. … Treasury of Scripture I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day. I the Isaiah 46:4,9 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you… Isaiah 60:16 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of kings: and thou shalt know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. Genesis 6:17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. do keep Deuteronomy 33:26-29 There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky… 1 Samuel 2:9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. Psalm 46:5,11 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early… water Isaiah 5:6 And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. Isaiah 35:6,7 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert… Isaiah 41:13-19 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee… Jump to Previous Anger Charge Continually Damage Fear Guard Harm Hurt Keeper Moment Night Times Visit Watch Watching WaterJump to Next Anger Charge Continually Damage Fear Guard Harm Hurt Keeper Moment Night Times Visit Watch Watching WaterIsaiah 27 1. The Deliverance of IsraelI, the LORD, am its keeper; This phrase emphasizes God's role as the protector and caretaker of His people, often symbolized as a vineyard. The imagery of God as a keeper is consistent with the biblical theme of God as a shepherd (Psalm 23:1) and a gardener (John 15:1). The vineyard represents Israel, and God's personal involvement signifies His commitment to their well-being. This reflects the covenant relationship where God promises to be with His people, guiding and protecting them. I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is portrayed as the vigilant and nurturing keeper of His vineyard. 2. The Vineyard Symbolically represents Israel, God's chosen people, whom He tends and protects. 3. Isaiah The prophet through whom God delivers this message, providing hope and assurance to the people of Israel. 4. Israel The nation chosen by God, often depicted as a vineyard in the Old Testament, which God promises to protect and nurture. 5. Enemies/Disturbers Implicit in the text are those who might seek to harm or disturb the vineyard, representing external threats to Israel. Teaching Points God's Faithful ProtectionJust as God promises to guard His vineyard, He is faithful to protect and sustain His people today. We can trust in His constant vigilance over our lives. Continuous Nurturing The imagery of God watering the vineyard continually reminds us of His provision and care. We should seek to remain connected to Him, the source of our spiritual nourishment. Vigilance Against Disturbance God’s guarding of the vineyard night and day highlights the importance of spiritual vigilance. We must be aware of spiritual threats and rely on God’s protection. Covenant Relationship The relationship between God and Israel as depicted in the vineyard metaphor underscores the importance of maintaining our covenant relationship with God through faith and obedience. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 27:3?2. How does Isaiah 27:3 illustrate God's protection and care for His people? 3. What actions can we take to remain under God's "watchful care" today? 4. How does Isaiah 27:3 connect with Psalm 121:4 about God's vigilance? 5. In what ways can we "water it continually" in our spiritual lives? 6. How can Isaiah 27:3 encourage us during times of spiritual dryness? 7. How does Isaiah 27:3 reflect God's role as a protector and caretaker of His people? 8. What historical context influenced the imagery used in Isaiah 27:3? 9. How does Isaiah 27:3 relate to the theme of divine vigilance in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 27? 11. How can faith provide strength in challenging times? 12. Do you accept the peace I leave with you? 13. Can you find peace and remain still? 14. How can Bible verses help overcome anxiety and fear? What Does Isaiah 27:3 Mean I, the LORD, am its keeper- The speaker identifies Himself: “I, the LORD.” The covenant-making, covenant-keeping God personally takes responsibility for His vineyard (Israel, cf. Isaiah 5:7). - A keeper watches, manages, and protects. Psalm 121:5–8 echoes the promise: “The LORD is your keeper… He will guard your coming and going.” - Unlike human caretakers who can fail (Jeremiah 23:1-2), the LORD never abandons His post. His character guarantees faithful oversight (Exodus 34:6-7). I water it continually - God supplies constant, life-giving refreshment. Think of the steady flow pictured in Psalm 1:3—“like a tree planted by streams of water.” - The adverb “continually” underscores unbroken provision; compare Isaiah 58:11, “The LORD will continually guide you.” - Jesus applies the same truth spiritually in John 4:14; He gives water that becomes “a spring… welling up to eternal life.” The God who irrigates Israel also satisfies every believer’s soul. I guard it night and day - Twenty-four-hour security: Psalm 121:4 affirms, “He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” - Daylight dangers or midnight threats are all covered; Isaiah 4:5-6 pictures the LORD’s cloud and fire shielding His people in every time and season. - Even when discipline comes (Isaiah 27:8-9), it is never abandonment; the guard remains on duty for ultimate restoration. so no one can disturb it - The purpose of divine vigilance is complete safety. Zechariah 2:5 promises a “wall of fire” around Jerusalem; here the vineyard enjoys the same impregnable protection. - Enemies, pests, and thieves—whether Assyria, Babylon, or future oppressors—cannot overturn God’s final intent (Psalm 46:1-7). - Jesus echoes this certainty concerning His flock: “no one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand” (John 10:29). summary Isaiah 27:3 paints a tender yet powerful portrait of God’s covenant love. He personally keeps, waters, guards, and protects His vineyard without interruption. The verse assures believers that the LORD’s watchful care is constant, His provision unfailing, and His protection undefeatable. Confidence in His character frees us to rest securely under His vigilant eye and to flourish under His continual refreshment. (3) I the Lord do keep it.--The words imply a distinct reversal of the sentence passed in Isaiah 5:1-7. Instead of abandonment, there is constant care. Instead of the clouds being commanded to give no rain, the vineyard is watered whenever it requires watering. Instead of being wasted by the wild boar or by spoilers, Jehovah tends it both by day and night.Verse 3. - I the Lord do keep it; or, guard it (comp. Isaiah 26:3; Isaiah 42:6; Isaiah 49:8; Psalm 121:5). Vineyards were considered to require special watching, since they were liable to damage both from thieves and foxes (Song of Solomon 2:15). It was usual to build towers in them, from which a watch could be kept (Isaiah 5:2; Matthew 21:33). I will water it every moment (compare the threat in Isaiah 5:6, "I will command my clouds that they rain no rain upon it"). The Church needs and receives "the continual dew of God's blessing."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I,אֲנִ֤י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel am its keeper; נֹֽצְרָ֔הּ (nō·ṣə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep I water it continually. אַשְׁקֶ֑נָּה (’aš·qen·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8248: To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion to I guard אֶצֳּרֶֽנָּה׃ (’eṣ·ṣo·ren·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep it night לַ֥יְלָה (lay·lāh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity and day וָי֖וֹם (wā·yō·wm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day so no one פֶּ֚ן (pen) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest can disturb it. יִפְקֹ֣ד (yip̄·qōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit Links Isaiah 27:3 NIVIsaiah 27:3 NLT Isaiah 27:3 ESV Isaiah 27:3 NASB Isaiah 27:3 KJV Isaiah 27:3 BibleApps.com Isaiah 27:3 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 27:3 Chinese Bible Isaiah 27:3 French Bible Isaiah 27:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 27:3 I Yahweh am its keeper (Isa Isi Is) |
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