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⇱ Isaiah 58:14 then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob." For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

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New International Version
then you will find your joy in the LORD, and I will cause you to ride in triumph on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob.” The mouth of the LORD has spoken.

New Living Translation
Then the LORD will be your delight. I will give you great honor and satisfy you with the inheritance I promised to your ancestor Jacob. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

English Standard Version
then you shall take delight in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

Berean Standard Bible
then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

King James Bible
Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

New King James Version
Then you shall delight yourself in the LORD; And I will cause you to ride on the high hills of the earth, And feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

New American Standard Bible
Then you will take delight in the LORD, And I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; And I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

NASB 1995
Then you will take delight in the LORD, And I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; And I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

NASB 1977
Then you will take delight in the LORD, And I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; And I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then you will take delight in Yahweh, And I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; And I will feed you with the inheritance of Jacob your father, For the mouth of Yahweh has spoken.”

Amplified Bible
Then you will take pleasure in the LORD, And I will make you ride on the high places of the earth, And I will feed you with the [promised] heritage of Jacob your father; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

Christian Standard Bible
then you will delight in the LORD, and I will make you ride over the heights of the land, and let you enjoy the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride over the heights of the land, and let you enjoy the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

American Standard Version
then shalt thou delight thyself in Jehovah; and I will make thee to ride upon the high places of the earth; and I will feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.

Contemporary English Version
Then you will truly enjoy knowing the LORD. He will let you rule from the highest mountains and bless you with the land of your ancestor Jacob. The LORD has spoken!

English Revised Version
then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will make thee to ride upon the high places of the earth; and I will feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
then you will find joy in the LORD. I will make you ride on the heights of the earth. I will feed you with the inheritance of your ancestor Jacob. The LORD has spoken.

Good News Translation
then you will find the joy that comes from serving me. I will make you honored all over the world, and you will enjoy the land I gave to your ancestor, Jacob. I, the LORD, have spoken."

International Standard Version
then you will take delight in the LORD, and he will make you ride upon the heights of the earth; and he will make you feast on the inheritance of your ancestor Jacob, your father. "Yes! The mouth of the LORD has spoken."

NET Bible
Then you will find joy in your relationship to the LORD, and I will give you great prosperity, and cause crops to grow on the land I gave to your ancestor Jacob." Know for certain that the LORD has spoken.

New Heart English Bible
then you shall delight yourself in the LORD; and I will make you to ride on the high places of the earth; and I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father:" for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

World English Bible
then you will delight yourself in Yahweh, and I will make you to ride on the high places of the earth, and I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father;” for Yahweh’s mouth has spoken it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Then you delight yourself on YHWH, "" And I have caused you to ride on high places of earth, "" And have caused you to eat the inheritance of your father Jacob, "" For the mouth of YHWH has spoken!”

Young's Literal Translation
Then dost thou delight thyself on Jehovah, And I have caused thee to ride on high places of earth, And have caused thee to eat the inheritance of Jacob thy father, For the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken!

Smith's Literal Translation
Then shalt thou delight thyself in Jehovah, and I caused thee to ride upon the heights of the earth, and I caused thee to eat the inheritance of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of Jehovah spake.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then shalt thou be delighted in the Lord, and I will lift thee up above the high places of the earth, and will feed thee with the inheritance of Jacob thy father. For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
then you will find delight in the Lord, and I will take you up, above the heights of the earth, and I will nourish you with the inheritance of Jacob, your father. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

New American Bible
Then you shall delight in the LORD, and I will make you ride upon the heights of the earth; I will nourish you with the heritage of Jacob, your father, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

New Revised Standard Version
then you shall take delight in the LORD, and I will make you ride upon the heights of the earth; I will feed you with the heritage of your ancestor Jacob, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then you shall put your trust in the LORD; and I will cause you to ride upon the high places of the earth and feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Then you shall trust on LORD JEHOVAH, for I shall set you up on the strength of the Earth, and I shall feed you the inheritance of Yaqob your father, because the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH has spoken
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD, And I will make thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, And I will feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father; For the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
then shalt thou trust on the Lord; and he shall bring thee up to the good places of the land, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord has spoken this.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
True Fasts and Sabbaths
…13If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight, and the LORD’s holy day honorable, if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, 14then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Cross References
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Deuteronomy 32:13
He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him the produce of the field. He nourished him with honey from the rock and oil from the flinty crag,

Job 22:26
Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.

Psalm 37:11
But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

Psalm 81:16
But I would feed you the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”

Psalm 27:6
Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

Psalm 92:4
For You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.

Psalm 105:40-41
They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. / He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.

Jeremiah 31:12-14
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. / I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.

Ezekiel 36:2
This is what the Lord GOD says: Because the enemy has said of you, ‘Aha! The ancient heights have become our possession,’

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

John 15:11
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,


Job 22:26
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

Job 27:10
Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?

Job 34:9
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

to ride

Isaiah 33:16
He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

Deuteronomy 32:13
He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;

Deuteronomy 33:29
Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.

and feed

Isaiah 1:19
If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

Psalm 105:9-11
Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; …

Psalm 135:12
And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.

the mouth

Isaiah 1:20
But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Micah 4:4
But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it.

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Isaiah 58
1. The prophet, being sent to reprove hypocrisy,
3. shows the difference between a counterfeit fast and a true
8. He declares what promises are due unto godliness
13. And to the keeping of the Sabbath














then you will delight yourself in the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the joy and satisfaction found in a genuine relationship with God. In the context of Isaiah 58, it follows a call to true fasting and justice, suggesting that spiritual fulfillment comes from aligning one's actions with God's will. Delighting in the Lord is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like Psalm 37:4, which encourages believers to find their joy in God rather than worldly pursuits. This delight is not merely emotional but involves a deep-seated contentment and trust in God's character and promises.

and I will make you ride on the heights of the land
This imagery conveys victory, security, and divine favor. Riding on the heights suggests a position of advantage and blessing, reminiscent of Deuteronomy 32:13, where God promises Israel prosperity and protection. Historically, this can be seen as a metaphor for Israel's restoration and exaltation among the nations. It also reflects the covenant blessings promised to those who are faithful to God, indicating a life elevated above the struggles and oppressions of the world.

and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.”
The heritage of Jacob refers to the covenant promises given to the patriarchs, including land, descendants, and a special relationship with God. This promise of sustenance and inheritance is both physical and spiritual, pointing to the blessings of the Promised Land and the spiritual legacy of faith. It connects to Genesis 28:13-15, where God reaffirms His covenant with Jacob. This phrase assures the faithful of their place in God's ongoing plan and the fulfillment of His promises.

For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
This declaration underscores the certainty and authority of God's promises. When the Lord speaks, His words are unchangeable and trustworthy, as seen throughout Scripture (e.g., Isaiah 40:8). It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the reliability of His word, encouraging believers to trust in His declarations and live in obedience to His commands. This assurance is foundational to the faith, reinforcing the idea that God's promises are as steadfast as His character.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who promises blessings to His people when they follow His ways.

2. Jacob
The patriarch of Israel, representing the heritage and promises given to the people of Israel.

3. The Heights of the Land
Symbolic of victory, prosperity, and divine favor.

4. The Prophet Isaiah
The author of the book, delivering God's message to the people of Israel.

5. Israel
The nation to whom the prophecy is directed, called to repentance and true worship.
Teaching Points
Delighting in the LORD
True delight in God comes from a heart aligned with His will and purposes. It involves prioritizing His presence and commands in our lives.

Experiencing God's Promises
The promise of riding on the heights signifies living in the fullness of God's blessings. This is contingent upon our obedience and faithfulness to Him.

Heritage of Faith
As spiritual descendants of Jacob, believers are called to embrace the rich heritage of faith and the promises of God, living in a way that honors this legacy.

The Certainty of God's Word
The phrase "For the mouth of the LORD has spoken" underscores the reliability and authority of God's promises. We can trust that what He declares will come to pass.

Practical Obedience
The context of Isaiah 58 emphasizes practical righteousness, such as justice and compassion, as integral to experiencing God's favor and delight.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 58:14?

2. How can we "delight in the LORD" as described in Isaiah 58:14?

3. What does "ride on the heights of the land" symbolize for believers today?

4. How does Isaiah 58:14 connect with the Sabbath's importance in Exodus 20:8-11?

5. In what ways can honoring God lead to spiritual and material blessings?

6. How can we apply the promise of Isaiah 58:14 in our daily lives?

7. What does Isaiah 58:14 reveal about God's promises to those who honor the Sabbath?

8. How does Isaiah 58:14 connect to the broader theme of obedience in the Bible?

9. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 58:14?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 58?

11. What is the Christian Perspective on drinking wine?

12. Who or what were the Rephaim?

13. Isaiah 58:13 - How can the chapter's call to honor the Sabbath be reconciled with Christianity's shift to Sunday worship, suggesting inconsistency with Old Testament commands?

14. What does the Bible say about penitence?
What Does Isaiah 58:14 Mean
Then you will delight yourself in the LORD

• The promise flows directly from the conditions of Isaiah 58:13—the call to honor God’s Sabbath and live in wholehearted obedience.

• “Delight” is more than happiness; it is deep, personal satisfaction found in the Lord Himself. Compare Psalm 37:4 (“Delight yourself in the LORD…”) and Isaiah 61:10 (“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD”).

• When God becomes the believer’s chief pleasure, outward ritual turns into genuine relationship (Philippians 4:4).

I will make you ride on the heights of the land

• Riding “on the heights” pictures victory, security, and elevated perspective, echoing Deuteronomy 32:13 and Habakkuk 3:19.

• God lifts His obedient people above enemy threats and earthly limitations, much like Ephesians 2:6 describes believers seated “with Him in the heavenly realms.”

• This is not escapism; it is God-enabled triumph in the very territory He assigns us (Romans 8:37).

Feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob

• “Heritage” recalls the covenant promises first given to Jacob/Israel (Genesis 28:13–15).

• For Israel, this meant the physical land and God’s continual provision (Micah 7:20).

• For all who are in Christ, it points to shared covenant blessings—righteousness, peace, and eternal inheritance (Galatians 3:29; Ephesians 1:11).

• God does more than elevate; He sustains, nourishes, and fulfills every promise.

For the mouth of the LORD has spoken

• Every assurance rests on God’s own unchanging word (Numbers 23:19).

• His declarations never return void (Isaiah 55:11) and outlast heaven and earth (Matthew 24:35).

• Therefore obedience is never wasted; the outcome is guaranteed by the character and authority of the One who speaks.

Summary

Isaiah 58:14 caps God’s call to sincere obedience with three sweeping promises: intimate joy in Him, elevated victory over earthly challenges, and full participation in covenant blessings. Because God Himself has spoken, these outcomes are certain for all who respond to His Word with trusting, wholehearted devotion.

(14) I will cause thee to ride upon the high, places of the earth.--Better, of the land: i.e., of Canaan, the idea being that of a victorious march to occupy all commanding positions, and thus connecting itself with the full enjoyment of the heritage of Israel in the next clause.Verse 14. - Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord. Then shall communion with Jehovah become a real pleasure to thee. The acts of worship shall not be done merely from a sense of duty, because commanded, but because they are congenial to the soul of the worshipper. A right use of the sabbath will help to form in men habits of devotion, which will make religion a joy and a delight to them. I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth; i.e. "I will give thee a prominent position in the earth, and cause thee to occupy its high places, and hear rule over many nations." Something more than a "taking triumphal possession of Palestine" is evidently pointed at (see Deuteronomy 32:13). And feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father. The world itself was the "heritage of Jacob," since in him and his seed "all the families of the earth were to be blessed" (Genesis 28:14). Israel, having laid aside its formalism, and turned to God sincerely. keeping fast and sabbath as God would have them kept, not in the letter, but in the spirit, would enter upon the promised heritage, and occupy the position originally assigned to it. Israel's rejection of the gospel made the mixed Christian Church the inheritress of the old promises.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
then
אָ֗ז (’āz)
Adverb
Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore

you will delight
תִּתְעַנַּג֙ (tiṯ·‘an·naḡ)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6026: To be soft, pliable, effeminate, luxurious

yourself in
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and I will make you ride
וְהִרְכַּבְתִּ֖יךָ (wə·hir·kaḇ·tî·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7392: To ride, to place upon, to despatch

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the heights
תתן־ (bā·mo·ṯê)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1116: An elevation

of the land
אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

and feed you
וְהַאֲכַלְתִּ֗יךָ (wə·ha·’ă·ḵal·tî·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

with the heritage
נַחֲלַת֙ (na·ḥă·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

of your father
אָבִ֔יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

Jacob.”
יַעֲקֹ֣ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

For
כִּ֛י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the mouth
פִּ֥י (pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has spoken.
דִּבֵּֽר׃ (dib·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue


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OT Prophets: Isaiah 58:14 Then you shall delight yourself in Yahweh (Isa Isi Is)