Isaiah 49:16
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.”
כַּף
Palm of the hand. Kaph. Engraved on the palms of My hands. Before there was a cross this image pointed to it. Jesus carries the marks of our salvation in His hands.
חָקַק
Engraved
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חָקַק
To engrave, to inscribe, to cut in. Chaqaq. I have engraved you on the palms of My hands. Not written in pencil. Engraved. Permanent. You cannot be erased.
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חוֹמָה
Walls
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חוֹמָה
Wall, surrounding structure. Chomah. Your walls are continually before Me. God sees every boundary in your life and is always aware of what surrounds you.
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נֶגֶד
are before/ me
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נֶגֶד
a front, i.e. part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
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תָּמִיד
continually
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תָּמִיד
Continually, regularly, constantly. Tamiyd. His guidance never takes a day off. He is always leading those who are willing to follow.
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הֵן
here!
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הֵן
lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
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