Isaiah 64:1
“Oh that thou wouldest rent the heauens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountaines might flowe downe at thy presence,”
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Isaiah 64:1 Context
1Oh that thou wouldest rent the heauens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountaines might flowe downe at thy presence, 2As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boyle: to make thy Name knowen to thine aduersaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence. 3When thou diddest terrible things which wee looked not for, thou camest downe, the mountaines flowed downe at thy presence.
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Other Translations for Isaiah 64:1
Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,
- King James Version
Oh, that You would rend the heavens {and} come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence--
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might quake at thy presence,
- American Standard Version (1901)
O let the heavens be broken open and come down, so that the mountains may be shaking before you,
- Basic English Bible
Oh, that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, -- that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,
- Darby Bible
Oh that thou wouldst rend the heavens, that thou wouldst come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,
- Webster's Bible
Oh that you would tear the heavens, that you would come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence,
- World English Bible
Didst Thou not rend the heavens? Thou didst come down, From thy presence did mountains flow,
- Youngs Literal Bible
(63:19) Oh, that Thou wouldest rend the heavens, that Thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might quake at Thy presence,
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 64:1
64:1 Rent - A metaphor taken from men, that when they would resolutely help one in distress, break and fling open doors and whatever may hinder. Flow down - That all impediments might be removed out of the way: possibly an allusion to God's coming down upon mount Sinai, in those terrible flames of fire.