The song is deeply rooted in Jewish mysticism and Yemenite tradition. Both Madonna and Ofra Haza utilize lyrics from the 17th-century poem Im Nin'alu , written by the kabbalist . Hebrew Lyrics (Sampled from "Im Nin'alu"): Im nin'alu daltei n'divim daltei marom lo nin'alu
"Even if the gates of the generous are locked, the gates of Heaven will never be locked". Madonna's English Verses: Madonna vs. Ofra Haza - Isaac (Offer Nissim 2006 Remix) HQ
The track is a high-energy house mashup that blends Madonna’s 2005 spiritual anthem "Isaac" with the iconic vocals of Israeli singer Ofra Haza from her 1988 hit "Im Nin'alu" . Musical Composition & Remix Details The song is deeply rooted in Jewish mysticism
Read about Isaac (Offer Nissim remix) by Madonna feat. Ofra Haza and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Offer Nissim - DeeOne's Music Blog Madonna's English Verses: The track is a high-energy
Isaac (Offer Nissim remix) — Madonna feat. Ofra Haza - Last.fm
The remix was produced by renowned Israeli DJ , a pioneer in the LGBT club scene who has collaborated extensively with Madonna. While the original album version of "Isaac" features the wailing chants of Yitzhak Sinwani , this specific 2006 remix replaces or supplements those sections with Ofra Haza’s legendary wailing vocals, creating a "versus" track. Lyrics & Spiritual Meaning