Isaiah 64:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Wilt thou refrain...? — The final appeal to the fatherly compassion of Jehovah reminds us of the scene when Joseph could not “refrain” (Genesis 45:1), and natural tenderness would find a vent. Could the God of Israel look on the scene of desolation, and not be moved to pity?

Isaiah 64:12

12 Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?