Bible Strands
Isaiah 65:18
But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses the people of Israel immediately after declaring the creation of new heavens and a new earth where former things are forgotten.
The words — The Hebrew terms שִׂ֤ישוּ (si.su, "rejoice") and וְ/גִ֙ילוּ֙ (ve./gi.lu, "be glad") command perpetual celebration, reinforced by עֲדֵי עַד ('a.dei 'ad, "forever").
The thread — This command to rejoice in God's new creation echoes in Psalms 98:1, Isaiah 66:10, and Revelation 11:15.
Why it lands — The text explicitly commands active joy in God's creative work and frames Jerusalem and its people as the direct object of divine delight.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Cross-references
- Psalms 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
- Isaiah 66:10 Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,
- Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
- Revelation 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
- Psalms 67:3 Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.
- Psalms 96:10 Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
- Isaiah 12:4 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.
- Isaiah 25:9 And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”
- Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.
- Isaiah 49:13 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.