Isaiah
“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
Isaiah 64:4
Isaiah 64:4 (KJV) speaks to waiting, hope, and God's promises — 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
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.”
Jeremiah 33:14“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20
Common questions
What does Isaiah 64:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 64:4 reads: "For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him." The verse speaks to waiting, hope, and God's promises. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 64 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 64:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him." is Isaiah 64:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 64.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 64:4?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 64:4 include Habakkuk 2:3, Psalms 62:5, and Psalms 130:5. Reading them alongside Isaiah 64:4 deepens the theme of waiting.
How can I pray with Isaiah 64:4?
Read Isaiah 64:4 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.