Neville Goddard on Isaiah 48:1-2 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Isaiah 48 in context

Scripture Focus

1Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.

2For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.

Isaiah 48:1-2

Biblical Context

Isaiah 48:1-2 critiques relying on outward labels and sacred names without inner truth or righteousness, urging a shift from status to authentic inner alignment with God.

Neville's Inner Vision

To Neville, the 'house of Jacob' stands for your inner states and self-concepts. The name by which you are called represents labels you cling to—career, reputation, or religious titles—while the waters of Judah hint at your foundational experiences that have formed your sense of self. When you swear by the name of the LORD and mention the God of Israel, yet lack truth and righteousness, you reveal a consciousness that worships symbols more than the living reality within. The God of Israel is not an external deity but the I AM within your awareness—the LORD of hosts who commands the inner atmosphere of your life. If you anchor yourself in the idea of a holy city or lean on outward traditions, you are relying on form rather than transformation. The invitation is to revise from the inside: recognize that true Israel is the living state of consciousness who acts in truth and righteousness, not merely a label. When you align with the I AM here and now, your inner and outer worship become one, and obedience follows naturally as the daily expression of your true self.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and revise your sense of identity: declare silently, 'I am the LORD of hosts within,' and feel that awareness as your immediate reality; hold this feeling for a few minutes to shift your inner state into truth and righteousness.