Isaiah
“Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.”
Isaiah 63:16
Isaiah 63:16 (KJV) speaks to child of God, God's love, and redemption — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.”
Isaiah 54:5“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
Romans 8:14“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27
Common questions
What does Isaiah 63:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 63:16 reads: "Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting." The verse speaks to child of God, God's love, and redemption. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 63 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 63:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting." is Isaiah 63:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 63.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 63:16?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 63:16 include 1 John 3:1, John 1:12, and Isaiah 54:5. Reading them alongside Isaiah 63:16 deepens the theme of child of God.
How can I pray with Isaiah 63:16?
Read Isaiah 63:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.