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Blessed are those who honor my Sabbath days of rest and keep themselves from doing wrong. <a href="/esv/isaiah/56.htm">English Standard Version</a> Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath, not profaning it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <a href="/bsb/isaiah/56.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <a href="/kjv/isaiah/56.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/56.htm">New King James Version</a> Blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who lays hold on it; Who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/56.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Blessed is a man who does this, And a son of man who takes hold of it; Who keeps from profaning the Sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <a href="/nasb/isaiah/56.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220How blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it; Who keeps from profaning the sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/56.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “How blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it; Who keeps from profaning the sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <a href="/lsb/isaiah/56.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> How blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it, Who keeps from profaning the sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <a href="/amp/isaiah/56.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Blessed (happy, fortunate) is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it, Who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <a href="/csb/isaiah/56.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Happy is the person who does this, the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/56.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Happy is the man who does this, anyone who maintains this, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil. <a href="/asv/isaiah/56.htm">American Standard Version</a> Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that holdeth it fast; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. <a href="/cev/isaiah/56.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will bless everyone who respects the Sabbath and refuses to do wrong. <a href="/erv/isaiah/56.htm">English Revised Version</a> Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that holdeth fast by it; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/56.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Blessed is the one who does these things and the person who holds on to them. Blessed is the one who keeps the day of worship from becoming unholy and his hands from doing anything wrong. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/56.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will bless those who always observe the Sabbath and do not misuse it. I will bless those who do nothing evil." <a href="/isv/isaiah/56.htm">International Standard Version</a> Blessed is the one who does this, and the person that holds it fast, who observes the Sabbath without profaning it, and restrains his hands from practicing any evil. <a href="/msb/isaiah/56.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.? <a href="/net/isaiah/56.htm">NET Bible</a> The people who do this will be blessed, the people who commit themselves to obedience, who observe the Sabbath and do not defile it, who refrain from doing anything that is wrong. <a href="/nheb/isaiah/56.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast; who keeps the Sabbath from profaning it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil." <a href="/wbt/isaiah/56.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. <a href="/web/isaiah/56.htm">World English Bible</a> Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast; who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/56.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> O the blessedness of a man who does this, "" And of a son of man who keeps hold on it, "" Keeping the Sabbath from defiling it, "" And keeping his hand from doing any evil. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/56.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> O the happiness of a man who doth this, And of a son of man who keepeth hold on it, Keeping the sabbath from polluting it, And keeping his hand from doing any evil. <a href="/slt/isaiah/56.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Happy the man that shall do this, and the son of man that shall lay hold upon it; watching the Sabbath from defiling it, and watching his hand from doing all evil.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/56.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Blessed is the man that doth this, and the son of man that shall lay hold on this: that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, that keepeth his hands from doing any evil. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/56.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds to this, keeping the Sabbath and not profaning it, guarding his hands and not doing any evil. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/56.htm">New American Bible</a> Happy is the one who does this, whoever holds fast to it: Keeping the sabbath without profaning it, keeping one’s hand from doing any evil. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/56.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Happy is the mortal who does this, the one who holds it fast, who keeps the sabbath, not profaning it, and refrains from doing any evil.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/56.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who lays hold on it; he who also keeps the sabbath that he may not profane it, and guards his hands from doing any evil. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/56.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> His blessing to a man who will do this, and a son of man who is empowered in it, and he keeps also the Sabbath that he will not break it, and he keeps his hands that he will not do evil<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/56.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Happy is the man that doeth this, And the son of man that holdeth fast by it: That keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, And keepeth his hand from doing any evil. <a href="/sep/isaiah/56.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Blessed is the man that does these things, and the man that holds by them, and keeps the sabbaths from profaning them, and keeps his hands from doing unrighteousness. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/56-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=12434" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/56.htm">Salvation for Foreigners</a> 1This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed. 2<a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ĕ·nō·wōš (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">is the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">who does</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇen- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ya·ḥă·zîq (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">who holds it fast,</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šō·mêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">who keeps</a> <a href="/hebrew/7676.htm" title="7676: šab·bāṯ (N-cs) -- Sabbath. Intensive from shabath; intermission, i.e the Sabbath.">the Sabbath</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: mê·ḥal·lə·lōw (Prep-m:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">without profaning it</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wə·šō·mêr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">and keeps</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: mê·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">from doing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">any</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil.”</a> 3Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will utterly exclude me from His people.” And let the eunuch not say, “I am but a dry tree.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-2</a> Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a> “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ... <a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a> But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. <a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-2</a> Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a> But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” <a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7-8</a> But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. <a href="/revelation/22-14.htm">Revelation 22:14</a> Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-1.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-2</a> “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a> Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. <a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32-34</a> Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. / Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a> For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1</a> Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. <a href="/john/13-17.htm">John 13:17</a> If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. <a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-2</a> My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a> But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Blessed is the man that does this, and the son of man that lays hold on it; that keeps the sabbath from polluting it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil.blessed<a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a> Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… <a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Psalm 15:1-5</a> A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? … <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Psalm 106:3</a> Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.layeth<a href="/isaiah/56-4.htm">Isaiah 56:4</a> 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;<a href="/proverbs/4-13.htm">Proverbs 4:13</a> Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:18</a> It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.keepeth the<a href="/isaiah/58-13.htm">Isaiah 58:13</a> 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, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:<a href="/exodus/31-13.htm">Exodus 31:13-16</a> Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you… <a href="/leviticus/19-30.htm">Leviticus 19:30</a> Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD.keepeth his<a href="/psalms/34-14.htm">Psalm 34:14</a> Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.<a href="/psalms/37-27.htm">Psalm 37:27</a> Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.<a href="/psalms/119-102.htm">Psalm 119:102</a> I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Behaviour</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-17.htm">Desecrating</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-12.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-20.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-2.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-5.htm">Holdeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-23.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-5.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-2.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-5.htm">Layeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-17.htm">Polluting</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-18.htm">Profaning</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-13.htm">Sabbath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/59-8.htm">Behaviour</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Desecrating</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-4.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-4.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/daniel/10-21.htm">Holdeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-4.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Layeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-33.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Polluting</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Profaning</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Sabbath</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 56</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">The prophet exhorts to sanctification</a> 3. <a href="/isaiah/56-3.htm">He promises it shall be general, without respect of persons</a> 9. <a href="/isaiah/56-9.htm">He protests against blind watchmen</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Isaiah, this blessing is linked to obedience to God's commands. The "man who does this" refers to those who adhere to the principles outlined in the preceding verses, emphasizing justice and righteousness. This echoes the covenantal promises found in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where blessings are promised for obedience. The use of "man" here is inclusive, referring to all people who follow God's ways.and the son of man who holds it fast The phrase "son of man" is a Hebrew idiom for humanity, emphasizing the universality of the message. "Holds it fast" suggests perseverance and commitment to God's commands. This steadfastness is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a>, where the righteous are described as trees planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in season. The call to hold fast is a call to remain faithful amidst challenges.who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it The Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between God and Israel, as seen in <a href="/exodus/31-13.htm">Exodus 31:13</a>. Keeping the Sabbath holy is a commandment that signifies trust in God's provision and a commitment to rest and worship. Profaning the Sabbath was a serious offense, as it indicated a disregard for God's law and order. In the New Testament, Jesus reinterprets the Sabbath, emphasizing its purpose for human benefit (<a href="/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27</a>). The Sabbath also points to the ultimate rest found in Christ (<a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>).and keeps his hand from doing any evil. This phrase underscores the importance of moral integrity and ethical behavior. The hand symbolizes action, and keeping it from evil implies a conscious effort to avoid sin. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching on holiness and righteousness, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Psalm 24:3-4</a>, which describes those who may stand in God's holy place as having clean hands and a pure heart. The call to avoid evil is a call to live in a way that reflects God's character and commands.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the future glory of God's people. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sabbath.htm">The Sabbath</a> A day of rest and worship observed by the Israelites, instituted by God as a sign of the covenant between Him and His people. It is a day set apart to honor God and refrain from work. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessed_man.htm">The Blessed Man</a> Refers to anyone who adheres to the principles outlined in this verse, specifically keeping the Sabbath and refraining from evil. This person is promised blessings from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_sabbath.htm">The Importance of the Sabbath</a> Observing the Sabbath is a sign of obedience and reverence to God. It is a time to rest from our labors and focus on spiritual renewal. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_action.htm">Holiness in Action</a> Keeping one's hand from doing evil involves a conscious effort to live righteously. It requires vigilance and a commitment to God's standards. <a href="/topical/b/blessings_of_obedience.htm">Blessings of Obedience</a> The verse promises blessings to those who faithfully observe God's commands. This is a reminder that God's laws are designed for our benefit and flourishing. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_faith.htm">Consistency in Faith</a> Holding fast to God's commands requires perseverance and dedication. It is not a one-time act but a continual practice. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_rest_and_renewal.htm">Spiritual Rest and Renewal</a> The Sabbath is not just about physical rest but also about spiritual rejuvenation. It is an opportunity to deepen our relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_56.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 56</a> <a href="/q/what_caused_jesus_to_feel_anger.htm">What caused Jesus to feel anger?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_scholars_reconcile_isaiah_56.htm">How do scholars address potential inconsistencies between Isaiah 56 and post-exilic practices that seemingly excluded certain groups from Jewish worship?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_56_6-7_fit_earlier_covenants.htm">How does Isaiah 56:6-7 reconcile with verses that depict Israel's exclusive covenant in earlier chapters of Isaiah?</a> <a href="/q/why_execute_sabbath_workers_if_god_is_merciful.htm">If God is merciful, why does He command the execution of people who work on the Sabbath (Exodus 31:14)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/56.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) That keepeth the sabbath from polluting it . . .--It lies in the nature of the case that a devout king like Hezekiah would be an observer of the Sabbath. It is almost certain that the counsellors of the young Manasseh (probably the Shebna party), abandoning the religion of Israel in other things, would also disregard this. I take the prophet's teaching accordingly as directed against that evil. He utters his beatitude for those who are faithful to the regime of Hezekiah's reign, even though their alien birth or their condition as eunuchs seemed to exclude them from the polity of Israel (<a href="/context/deuteronomy/23-1.htm" title="He that is wounded in the stones, or has his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.">Deuteronomy 23:1-8</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/56.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - That doeth this... that layeth hold on it; i.e. that doeth according to the exhortation in ver. 1. That keepeth the sabbath. The prominent place assigned to this duty by the evangelical prophet is remarkable. We may observe, however, (1) that the spirit of obedience is better tested by a positive than by a moral ordinance; and (2) that as, probably, there could be little outward keeping of the sabbath by the captives, it would have had to be kept inwardly by spiritual exercises, by silent prayer and praise, together with prolonged meditation upon holy things. In the absence of all the ordinary aids to devotion, the religious condition of the people must have depended very much on their keeping up the recollection of the sabbath, and hallowing it so far as was possible; e.g. doing no work for themselves, neither buying nor selling, making their devotions longer, and keeping God in their thoughts throughout the day. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/56-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Blessed אַשְׁרֵ֤י (’aš·rê) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> Happiness, interjection, how happy! is the man אֱנוֹשׁ֙ (’ĕ·nō·wōš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person who does יַעֲשֶׂה־ (ya·‘ă·śeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this, זֹּ֔את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, and the son וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of man אָדָ֖ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> Ruddy, a human being who holds it fast, יַחֲזִ֣יק (ya·ḥă·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer who keeps שֹׁמֵ֤ר (šō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the Sabbath שַׁבָּת֙ (šab·bāṯ) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7676.htm">Strong's 7676: </a> Intermission, the Sabbath without profaning it, מֵֽחַלְּל֔וֹ (mê·ḥal·lə·lōw) Preposition-m | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play and keeps וְשֹׁמֵ֥ר (wə·šō·mêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to his hand יָד֖וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand from doing מֵעֲשׂ֥וֹת (mê·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every evil.” רָֽע׃ (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-2.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 56:2 Blessed is the man who does this (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 56:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 56:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/56-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 56:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 56:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>