Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.

ISAIAH 31:6KJV
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Isaiah 31:6 (KJV)

What does Isaiah 31:6 mean?

Isaiah 31:6 calls the people of Israel to turn back to God, the one from whom they have strayed so deeply. The verse is a direct appeal for repentance, urging those who have rebelled against God to return to Him.

The prophet Isaiah is speaking to the Israelites, who have been seeking help from other nations instead of trusting God. This verse comes in the middle of a warning about relying on Egypt for protection rather than on God. Isaiah’s message is that, despite their deep rebellion, God still invites His people to come back to Him.

The Hebrew behind Isaiah 31:6

  • "Turn" (שׁוּבוּ, shuvu): This word often means to return or come back, not just physically but in attitude or loyalty. Here, it highlights the call for a genuine change of heart and direction.
  • "Deeply" (עָמֹק, ‘amaq): This word carries the sense of something being profound or severe. Isaiah uses it to stress just how far Israel has gone in their rebellion.
  • "Revolted" (סָרָה, sarah): This word means to turn away or rebel, especially in the sense of breaking away from rightful authority. It shows that Israel’s actions were not accidental but a deliberate turning from God.

Why Isaiah 31:6 matters

  • Isaiah 31:6 clarifies that no matter how serious or deep the rebellion, the invitation to return to God is still open.
  • The verse highlights the seriousness of Israel’s disloyalty, using strong words to show how far they have gone, which makes the call to return even more striking.
  • In the context of Isaiah 31, this verse connects the warning against trusting in Egypt with the hope that God still wants His people back, emphasizing both judgment and mercy.

Where else these words appear

“revolted” Hebrew H5627 · used in 8 verses

  • Deuteronomy 13:5 And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee.
  • Isaiah 1:5 Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
  • Isaiah 59:13 In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood.

“deeply” Hebrew H6009 · used in 9 verses

  • Psalms 92:5 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.
  • Isaiah 29:15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
  • Jeremiah 49:30 Flee, get you far off, dwell deep, O ye inhabitants of Hazor, saith the LORD; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you.