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New International Version
like cattle that go down to the plain, they were given rest by the Spirit of the LORD. This is how you guided your people to make for yourself a glorious name.

New Living Translation
As with cattle going down into a peaceful valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led your people, LORD, and gained a magnificent reputation.”

English Standard Version
Like livestock that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. So you led your people, to make for yourself a glorious name.

Berean Standard Bible
Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

King James Bible
As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

New King James Version
As a beast goes down into the valley,And the Spirit of the LORD causes him to rest, So You lead Your people, To make Yourself a glorious name.

New American Standard Bible
Like the cattle which go down into the valley, The Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. So You led Your people, To make for Yourself a glorious name.

NASB 1995
As the cattle which go down into the valley, The Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. So You led Your people, To make for Yourself a glorious name.

NASB 1977
As the cattle which go down into the valley, The Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. So didst Thou lead Thy people, To make for Thyself a glorious name.

Legacy Standard Bible
As the cattle which go down into the valley, The Spirit of Yahweh gave them rest. So You led Your people, To make for Yourself a glorious name.

Amplified Bible
Like the cattle that go down into the valley [to find better pasture and rest], The Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. So You led Your people [O LORD] To make for Yourself a beautifuland glorious name [preparing the way for the acknowledgment of Your name by all nations].

Christian Standard Bible
Like cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led your people this way to make a glorious name for yourself.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Like cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make a glorious name for Yourself.

American Standard Version
As the cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of Jehovah caused them to rest; so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

Contemporary English Version
His Spirit gave them rest, just as cattle find rest when led into a valley. The name of the LORD was praised for doing these things.

English Revised Version
As the cattle that go down into the valley, the spirit of the LORD caused them to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Like animals going down into a valley, they were given rest by the LORD's Spirit. In this way you guided your people to make an honored name for yourself.

Good News Translation
As cattle are led into a fertile valley, so the LORD gave his people rest. He led his people and brought honor to his name.

International Standard Version
like cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. For you led your people, to win for yourself a glorious name.

NET Bible
Like an animal that goes down into a valley to graze, so the Spirit of the LORD granted them rest. In this way you guided your people, gaining for yourself an honored reputation.

New Heart English Bible
As the livestock that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused them to rest; so you led your people, to make yourself a glorious name.

Webster's Bible Translation
As a beast goeth down in the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

World English Bible
As the livestock that go down into the valley, Yahweh’s Spirit caused them to rest. So you led your people to make yourself a glorious name.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
As a beast goes down into a valley, "" The Spirit of YHWH causes him to rest, "" So You have led Your people, "" To make to Yourself a glorious Name.

Young's Literal Translation
As a beast into a valley goeth down, The Spirit of Jehovah causeth him to rest, So hast Thou led Thy people, To make to Thyself a glorious name.

Smith's Literal Translation
As cattle in the valley the spirit of Jehovah will come down, it will cause us to rest: so thou didst lead thy people, to make to thee a name of glory.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
As a beast that goeth down in the field, the spirit of the Lord was their leader: so didst thou lead thy people to make thyself a glorious name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Like an animal who descends to an open field, the Spirit of the Lord was their guide. Thus did you lead your people, in order to make a glorious name for yourself.

New American Bible
As cattle going down into the valley, they did not stumble. The spirit of the LORD guided them. Thus you led your people, to make for yourself a glorious name.

New Revised Standard Version
Like cattle that go down into the valley, the spirit of the LORD gave them rest. Thus you led your people, to make for yourself a glorious name.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And like cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD leading them; so didst thou lead thy people and make for thyself a glorious name.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
As a beast descending into the valley, the Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH led them; thus you led your people and you have made yourself a glorious name

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
As the cattle that go down into the valley, The spirit of the LORD caused them to rest; So didst Thou lead Thy people, To make Thyself a glorious name.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and as cattle through a plain: the Spirit came down from the Lord, and guided them: thus thou leddest thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

God's Mercies Recalled
…13who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?14Like cattle going down to the valley,the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest.You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

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Cross References

Psalm 23:2-3
He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Nehemiah 9:20
You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.

Exodus 15:13
With loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; with Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling.

Psalm 77:20
You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Psalm 78:52-53
He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. / He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.

Deuteronomy 32:12
The LORD alone led him, and no foreign god was with him.

Numbers 11:17
And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself.

Ezekiel 36:27
And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

Romans 8:14
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Galatians 5:18
But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

Acts 2:17-18
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

Treasury of Scripture

As a beast goes down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so did you lead your people, to make yourself a glorious name.

the Spirit

Joshua 22:4
And now the LORD your God hath given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them: therefore now return ye, and get you unto your tents,and unto the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan.

Joshua 23:1
And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed oldand stricken in age.

Hebrews 4:8-11
For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day…

to make

Isaiah 63:12
That ledthem by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?

Numbers 14:21
Butas trulyas I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

2 Samuel 7:23
And what one nation in the earthis like thy people,even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt,from the nations and their gods?

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Isaiah 63

1.Christ shows who he is
2.What his victory over his enemies
7.And what his mercy toward his church
10.In his just wrath he remembers his free mercy
15.The church, in her prayer
17.And complaint, professes her faith

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Like cattle going down to the valley
This phrase evokes imagery of cattle moving to a place of rest and sustenance, symbolizing the Israelites' journey to a place of peace and provision. In biblical times, valleys were often fertile and provided necessary resources for livestock, representing God's provision for His people. This imagery connects toPsalm 23:2, where God leads His people beside still waters, emphasizing His role as a shepherd. The valley can also symbolize a place of humility and dependence on God, contrasting with the pride of self-reliance.

the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest
The Spirit of the LORD is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, representing God's active presence and guidance. Here, the Spirit provides rest, which is a fulfillment of God's promise to His people, as seen inExodus 33:14, where God assures Moses of His presence and rest. This rest is not merely physical but spiritual, pointing to the ultimate rest found in Christ (Matthew 11:28-30). The rest given by the Spirit is a foretaste of the eternal rest promised inHebrews 4:9-10.

You led Your people this way
This phrase highlights God's direct involvement in guiding His people, reminiscent of the Exodus journey where God led the Israelites by a pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 13:21-22). It underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant promises. The leadership of God is a central theme throughout Scripture, pointing to Jesus as the Good Shepherd who leads His flock (John 10:11).

to make for Yourself a glorious name
God's actions in history are often aimed at revealing His glory and establishing His name among the nations. This phrase reflects the purpose behind God's deliverance and guidance of Israel, as seen in passages likeExodus 9:16 andEzekiel 20:9. God's desire to make His name glorious is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection reveal the fullness of God's glory (Philippians 2:9-11). This underscores the theme of God's redemptive plan being centered on His glory and the revelation of His character to the world.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Spirit of the LORD
Represents God's presence and guidance, providing rest and direction to His people.

2.The People of Israel
God's chosen people, whom He led and provided for throughout their history.

3.The Valley
Symbolic of a place of rest and provision, akin to the fertile valleys where cattle find sustenance.

4.God's Glorious Name
The ultimate purpose of God's actions, to bring glory to Himself through His people.

Teaching Points

The Role of the Holy Spirit
The Spirit of the LORD is active in providing guidance and rest. Just as the Spirit led the Israelites, He leads believers today, offering peace and direction in life's journey.

God's Faithfulness
God's leadership and provision for Israel demonstrate His faithfulness. Believers can trust in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to lead and provide for them.

Purpose of God's Actions
God's actions aim to glorify His name. Our lives should reflect His glory, and we should seek to honor Him in all we do.

Rest in God
True rest comes from God. In a world full of chaos and busyness, believers are invited to find rest in God's presence and promises.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Isaiah 63:14?

2.How does Isaiah 63:14 illustrate the Holy Spirit's role in guiding believers?

3.What does "gave them rest" reveal about God's care for His people?

4.How can we apply God's guidance in Isaiah 63:14 to our daily lives?

5.Connect Isaiah 63:14 with another scripture about the Holy Spirit's guidance.

6.How does God's leadership in Isaiah 63:14 encourage trust in His plans today?

7.How does Isaiah 63:14 illustrate God's guidance and presence with His people?

8.What historical context surrounds Isaiah 63:14 and its message?

9.How does Isaiah 63:14 relate to the theme of divine leadership in the Bible?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 63?

11.What does grieving the Holy Spirit mean?

12.Is the Holy Spirit considered a person?

13.What does 'ruach' mean?

14.What is the Bible's teaching on the Trinity?

What Does Isaiah 63:14 Mean

Like cattle going down to the valley

– Isaiah paints a picture everyone in an agrarian setting would recognize: cattle moving calmly toward the low ground where water, shade, and rich grass wait.

• The image stresses gentle, confident movement, not frantic escape. Israel’s exodus from Egypt and trek through the wilderness were not random wanderings; God directed every stage (Exodus 13:21-22).

• Valleys in Scripture often symbolize provision and safety after hardship, as inPsalm 23:2 “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters”.

• After forty years of desert travel, entering Canaan felt like descending into a fruitful valley (Deuteronomy 8:7-10).

• The comparison also hints at humility; cattle lower themselves from high, barren hills to nourishing lowlands. Likewise, Israel’s blessing came when the nation lowered its pride and trusted the LORD (Numbers 20:11-13;Psalm 95:7-8).

the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest

– Rest is God’s gift, not merely the absence of conflict.

• Throughout the Exodus, God’s Spirit accompanied and sustained the people (Nehemiah 9:19-20). The pillar of cloud and fire was the visible sign of that Spirit-led guidance.

• True rest means settled security in God’s presence; Moses was promised, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest” (Exodus 33:14).

• Joshua saw the promise begin to be fulfilled when “the LORD gave them rest on every side” (Joshua 21:44).

• In later generations the prophets called Israel back to that same Spirit-provided rest (Isaiah 30:15;Jeremiah 6:16).

• For believers today, the Spirit still invites us into Sabbath-like confidence in Christ’s finished work (Matthew 11:28-30;Hebrews 4:9-11).

You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name

– God’s primary motive in redemption is the display of His own glory.

• At the Red Sea He declared, “The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I gain glory through Pharaoh” (Exodus 14:17-18).

•Psalm 106:8 looks back and says, “He saved them for His name’s sake, to make His power known.”

• Every triumph in Canaan, from Jericho’s walls to the allotment of the land, shouted God’s faithfulness (Joshua 4:23-24).

• The prophets echoed the theme: “Not for your sake do I act… but for the sake of My holy name” (Ezekiel 36:22-23).

• When the church proclaims the gospel, we walk in this same purpose—“to the praise of His glorious grace” (Ephesians 1:6).

• God’s reputation is safest in His own hands; He will guide and guard His people so that His name is never ultimately dishonored (Isaiah 48:9-11).

summary

Isaiah’s single verse recalls the Exodus to show how tenderly and purposefully God shepherds His people. Like cattle moving peacefully into a nourishing valley, Israel was guided by the Spirit into rest, all so the LORD’s incomparable name would shine. That pattern still holds: our Good Shepherd leads, His Spirit grants rest, and every step ultimately magnifies His glory.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 14. -As a beast goeth down into the valley. Bishop Lowth's version seems the best," As the herd descendeth to the valley." Israel's passage through the Sinaitic peninsula into Canaan is compared to the movement of a herd of cattle from its summer pastures in the mountains to the valley at their base, where for a time it rests. So God gave his people, after their many trials, "rest" in Canaan (Hebrews 3:11-18). So didst thou lead thy people. "So" refers, not to the last simile only, but to the entire description contained in vers. 11-14.To make thyself a glorious name (comp. ver. 12, and see alsoEzekiel 36:21-23;Malachi 1:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Like cattle
כַּבְּהֵמָה֙(kab·bə·hê·māh)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929:A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

going down
תֵרֵ֔ד(ṯê·rêḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3381:To come or go down, descend

to the valley,
בַּבִּקְעָ֣ה(bab·biq·‘āh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1237:A split, a wide level valley between mountains

the Spirit
ר֥וּחַ(rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 7307:Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

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

gave them rest.
תְּנִיחֶ֑נּוּ(tə·nî·ḥen·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5117:To rest, settle down

You led
נִהַ֣גְתָּ(ni·haḡ·tā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5090:To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh

Your people
עַמְּךָ֔(‘am·mə·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

this way
כֵּ֚ן(kên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651:So -- thus

to make
לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213:To do, make

for Yourself
לְךָ֖(lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

a glorious
תִּפְאָֽרֶת׃(tip̄·’ā·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8597:Beauty, glory

name.
שֵׁ֥ם(šêm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034:A name

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