creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal him.
English Standard Version (ESV)
This verse highlights that God actively "creates" peace and healing, not just by passive observation, but by actively bringing it into being as the "fruit of the lips" – the spoken word of reconciliation and wholeness offered to everyone, near or far. It's a powerful reminder that divine peace isn't just an absence of conflict, but a tangible, God-generated gift.
creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal him.
English Standard Version (ESV)
After a scathing critique of Judah's spiritual adultery and idolatry, God contrasts their impending judgment with a promise of healing and peace. He declares He will bring forth praise and thanksgiving from those who repent, offering profound peace to both the distant (like Gentiles or exiles) and the near (like faithful Jews), ultimately leading to His healing touch.
Ever feel like your prayers or praise are just empty words? This verse reveals God’s power to bring them to life.
The phrase "I create the fruit of the lips" points to God's active role in enabling praise and thanksgiving. It's not just about us speaking, but about God enabling us to speak words that are truly meaningful and pleasing to Him.
In a world divided, who is included in God's promise of peace? This verse offers a surprising scope.
The declaration 'Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near' is a powerful and inclusive message.
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After the promise of peace, there's a word about healing. What kind of wholeness does God offer?
The verse concludes with a profound assurance: 'and I will heal him.' This healing is intrinsically linked to the peace God creates.
Understand the original words
shalom · Hebrew Noun
A profound concept of completeness, wholeness, prosperity, and relational harmony. It is the absence of conflict between God and humanity, achieved through His grace.
This prophecy of peace and healing comes during the tumultuous period of the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return. It offers profound comfort, assuring the people that God's peace extends even to those far from their homeland and promises spiritual and national restoration, foreshadowing the ultimate peace brought by the Messiah to all people, near and far.
Late 8th century BC
Assyrian Empire Dominance
The Neo-Assyrian Empire, a major world power, exerted significant influence and control over the region, including Judah. This period was marked by political instability and foreign threats.
c. 701 BC
Sennacherib's Invasion of Judah
The Assyrian king Sennacherib invaded Judah, capturing many fortified cities and besieging Jerusalem. This event created widespread fear and uncertainty among the Judean people.
c. 605 BC
First Deportation to Babylon
Under King Jehoiakim, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conducted the first major deportation of Judeans, including members of the royal family and educated elite, to Babylon.
c. 597 BC
Second Deportation to Babylon
Following a rebellion, Nebuchadnezzar exiled more Judeans, including the prophet Ezekiel and King Jehoiachin, to Babylon. Jerusalem's temple was partially plundered.
586 BC
Destruction of Jerusalem and Temple
Nebuchadnezzar's final campaign resulted in the complete destruction of Jerusalem and its sacred Temple. The remaining population was exiled to Babylon, marking a profound national catastrophe.
c. 539 BC
Cyrus the Great's Conquest of Babylon
The Persian king Cyrus the Great conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He issued a decree allowing exiled peoples, including the Jews, to return to their homelands.
c. 538 BC - 516 BC— this verse
Return from Exile and Temple Reconstruction
Many Judeans returned to Jerusalem and began rebuilding the Second Temple. This period was characterized by a mix of hope, hardship, and ongoing political complexities.
This passage directly echoes Isaiah's 'fruit of the lips' by calling for 'our words' to be offered as sacrifices of praise, highlighting the theme of verbal thanksgiving originating from a transformed heart.
Hebrews 13:15This New Testament passage explicitly quotes Hosea 14:2, applying the concept of 'fruit of the lips' to the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to God, reinforcing the spiritual nature of this 'fruit'.
Ephesians 2:17Paul directly references Isaiah 57:19 when he speaks of Christ bringing 'peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near,' extending the promise of peace from its original Jewish context to include Gentiles.
Isaiah 26:3This verse shares the theme of 'perfect peace' ('Shalom, shalom') which is maintained by those whose minds are steadfast in God, offering a parallel to the abundant peace promised in Isaiah 57:19.
Jeremiah 6:14This passage provides a stark contrast by condemning prophets who falsely proclaimed 'Peace, peace,' when there was no peace, thereby underscoring the genuine and divine source of the 'peace' declared in Isaiah 57:19.
clarkeIsaiah 57:19: "I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him."
I create the fruit of the lips - "The sacrifice of praise," saith St. Paul, Hebrews 13:15 , "is the fruit of the lips." God creates this fruit of the lips, by giving new subject and cause of thanksgiving by his mercies conferred on those among his people, who acknowledge and bewail their transgressions, and return to him. The great subject of thanksg…
pulpitIsaiah 57:19: "I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him."
Verse 19. - I create the fruit of the lips; literally, creating the fruit of the lips. The clause is best attached to the preceding verse. By his tender treatment of the wanderers, God brings forth fruit from their lips in the shape of praise and thanksgiving. Peace, peace; or, perfect peace, as in Isaiah 26:3. Judah's prophets were apt to say to her…
This verse highlights that God actively "creates" peace and healing, not just by passive observation, but by actively bringing it into being as the "fruit of the lips" – the spoken word of reconciliation and wholeness offered to everyone, near or far. It's a powerful reminder that divine peace isn't just an absence of conflict, but a tangible, God-generated gift.
After a scathing critique of Judah's spiritual adultery and idolatry, God contrasts their impending judgment with a promise of healing and peace. He declares He will bring forth praise and thanksgiving from those who repent, offering profound peace to both the distant (like Gentiles or exiles) and the near (like faithful Jews), ultimately leading to His healing touch.
After a scathing critique of Judah's spiritual adultery and idolatry, God contrasts their impending judgment with a promise of healing and peace. He declares He will bring forth praise and thanksgiving from those who repent, offering profound peace to both the distant (like Gentiles or exiles) and the near (like faithful Jews), ultimately leading to His healing touch.
"creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal him." — This verse highlights that God actively "creates" peace and healing, not just by passive observation, but by actively bringing it into being as the "fruit of the lips" – the spoken word of reconcilia…
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Last reviewed October 2026