Isaiah 49:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Graven thee upon the palms of (my) hands - alluding to the Jews' custom (perhaps drawn from Exodus 13:9) of puncturing on their hands a representation of their city and temple, in token of zeal for them (Lowth). (Song of Solomon 8:6.)

Isaiah 49:16

16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.