Isaiah 45:24
Isaiah 45:24 in Multiple Translations
Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.
Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
Only in Jehovah, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all they that were incensed against him shall be put to shame.
Only in the Lord will Jacob overcome and be strong: together all those who were angry with him will be put to shame and come to destruction.
They will say about me, “Salvation and strength can only be found in the Lord.” Everyone who has fought against him will come to him and will be ashamed.
Surely he shall say, In the Lord haue I righteousnesse and strength: he shall come vnto him, and all that prouoke him, shall be ashamed.
Only in Jehovah, said hath one, Have I righteousness and strength, Unto Him he cometh in, And ashamed are all those displeased with Him.
They will say of me, ‘There is righteousness and strength only in the LORD.’” Even to him will men come. All those who raged against him will be disappointed.
Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
For every knee shall be bowed to me, and every tongue shall swear.
They will declare, ‘Yahweh is the one who enables us to live righteously and to be strong.’ ” And all those who have been angry at him will come to him, and they will be ashamed for having been angry with him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 45:24
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Isaiah 45:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אַ֧ךְ
בַּ/יהוָ֛ה
לִ֥/י
אָמַ֖ר
צְדָק֣וֹת
וָ/עֹ֑ז
עָדָי/ו֙
יָב֣וֹא
וְ/יֵבֹ֔שׁוּ
כֹּ֖ל
הַ/נֶּחֱרִ֥ים
בּֽ/וֹ
אַ֧ךְ
ʼak
H389
surely
DirObjM
בַּ/יהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
לִ֥/י
Prep | Suff
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
צְדָק֣וֹת
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
N-fp
וָ/עֹ֑ז
ʻôz
H5797
strength
Conj | N-ms
עָדָי/ו֙
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep | Suff
יָב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/יֵבֹ֔שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/נֶּחֱרִ֥ים
chârâh
H2734
to be incensed
Art | V-Niphal
בּֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 45:24
אַ֧ךְ
ʼak
H389
"surely"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word is used to emphasize something, like saying 'surely' or 'certainly'. It can also be used to limit or restrict something, like saying 'only' or 'but'.
Definition: 1) indeed, surely (emphatic) 2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, [phrase] wherefore, yet (but). See also: Genesis 7:23; 2 Kings 23:35; Psalms 23:6.
בַּ/יהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לִ֥/י
""
Prep | Suff
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
צְדָק֣וֹת
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
N-fp
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
וָ/עֹ֑ז
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
Conj | N-ms
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
עָדָי/ו֙
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
יָב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וְ/יֵבֹ֔שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/נֶּחֱרִ֥ים
chârâh
H2734
"to be incensed"
Art | V-Niphal
To be incensed means to be very angry or furious, like a fire burning. It describes strong emotions like anger, zeal, or jealousy, and is used to express intense feelings in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to be hot, furious, burn, becomeangry, be kindled 1a) (Qal) to burn, kindle (anger) 1b) (Niphal) to be angry with, be incensed 1c) (Hiphil) to burn, kindle 1d) (Hithpael) to heat oneself in vexation
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: be angry, burn, be displeased, [idiom] earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, [idiom] very, be wroth. See H8474 (תַּחָרָה). See also: Genesis 4:5; 1 Samuel 15:11; Psalms 18:8.
בּֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Isaiah 45:24
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 45:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 45:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 45:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 45:24
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 45:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
- Sermons on Isaiah 45:24
Context — God Calls Cyrus
22Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.
23By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
24Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.
25In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 41:11 | Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. |
| 2 | Isaiah 54:17 | No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Ephesians 6:10 | Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 4:17–18 | But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 5 | John 12:32 | And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.” |
| 6 | Philippians 4:13 | I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. |
| 7 | Isaiah 60:9 | Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. |
| 8 | Revelation 22:17 | The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 | God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. |
| 10 | John 7:37 | On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. |
Isaiah 45:24 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 45:24, means that God is the only one who is truly good and strong, and that one day everyone will recognize this and come to Him (as seen in Isaiah 45:22-23). Even those who are currently opposed to God will eventually come to Him and be ashamed of their actions. This is part of God's plan to save all people, as stated in Isaiah 45:22, and it's a reminder that we should turn to Him and trust in His power and goodness, just like it says in Psalms 28:7. By acknowledging God's righteousness and strength, we can find salvation and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that 'in the LORD alone are righteousness and strength'?
This means that God is the only source of true righteousness and strength, as seen in Isaiah 45:24, and is supported by other scriptures such as Psalms 28:7, which says God is our strength and shield.
Who are the people that 'rage against Him' in this verse?
These are individuals who actively resist or oppose God, similar to those described in Psalms 2:1-3, and will ultimately come to Him in shame, as stated in Isaiah 45:24.
What is the outcome for those who rage against God?
According to Isaiah 45:24, they will come to Him and be put to shame, indicating a recognition of their wrongdoing and a submission to God's authority, as also seen in Romans 14:11, where every knee will bow to God.
How does this verse relate to God's plan of salvation?
Isaiah 45:24 shows that God's plan involves the recognition of His righteousness and strength, leading to the salvation of all people, as stated in Isaiah 45:22, where it says to turn to God and be saved, all the ends of the earth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have seen God's righteousness and strength at work in my life, and how can I acknowledge and surrender to Him more fully?
- In what ways do I 'rage against' God, either knowingly or unknowingly, and what steps can I take to submit to His will?
- How does the promise that 'every knee will bow' before God, as seen in Isaiah 45:23, impact my understanding of His sovereignty and my relationship with Him?
- What does it mean for me to say 'in the LORD alone are righteousness and strength', and how can I live out this truth in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 45:24
Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength,.... That is, one and everyone of these that shall be brought to submit to Christ, and to confess him, shall declare it as their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 45:24
Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
Shall one say; or, shall he say; each or every one of those whom he now said that they should bow their knees to God, and swear by him, . Or, it shall be said; such active verbs being oft used impersonally. In the Lord; by or from God alone, or the Messiah, who is the true Jehovah as well as man. Have I righteousness, to justify me from all things, from which I could not be justified by the law of Moses, as is said, . This plainly points us to the Messiah, whose very name is, The Lord our Righteousness, , and whose great business it was to bring in everlasting righteousness, , and who is made unto us of God righteousness, . Strength; support and assistance to bear all my burdens, and overcome all my enemies, and perform all my duties. The sense is, the Gentiles shall expect and obtain from Christ both justification, or forgiveness of sins by his blood, and sanctification by his Spirit. To him shall men come; the Gentiles shall come to God and Christ, either, 1. By constraint or necessity, to be judged by him at the last day; or, 2. Willingly, by prayer to seek, and by faith to receive, righteousness and strength from him; which seems better to agree with the foregoing clause, which speaks of true believers only.
Coming to Christ is put for believing on him, 6:35-37, and elsewhere. And all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed; or, but (as this particle is oft rendered) all that are, & c. But all his implacable enemies shall be brought to shame and punishment.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
Isaiah 45:24 Surely, shall [one] say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: [even] to him shall [men] come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.Ver. 24. Surely shall one say.] This shall be the Christian confession, "In the Lord have I righteousness," &c. - "Righteousness," i.e., mercy to those that come over to him, and strength to enable them to come, as the sea sendeth out waters to fetch us to it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
(24) Surely, shall one say.—The prophet hears that confession as uttered in the far-off time.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
Verse 24. Surely, shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength - "Saying, Only to JEHOVAH belongeth salvation and power"] A MS. omits לי li, unto me; and instead of לי אמר li amar, he said or shall say unto me, the Septuagint read, in the copy which they used, לאמר lemor, saying. For יבא yabo, HE shall come, in the singular, twelve MSS. (three ancient) read יבאו yabeu, plural; and a letter is erased at the end of the word in two others: and so the Alexandrine copy of the Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate read it. For צדקות tsedakoth plural, two MSS. read צדקת tsidkath, singular; and so the Septuagint, Syriac, and Chaldee. Probably these are the words of Cyrus, who acknowledged that all his success came from Jehovah. And this sentiment is in effect contained in his decree or proclamation, Ezra 1:2: "Thus saith Cyrus, king of Persia, The Lord God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth," &c.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 45:24
18–25. The long passage on the mission of Cyrus closes here with the announcement of a salvation as universal as it is eternal (Isaiah 45:17). A purpose of universal salvation is in harmony with the character of the God who made the world for man to dwell in (Isaiah 45:18) and whose revelation of Himself to Israel bears the signature of absolute veracity (Isaiah 45:19).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 45:24
Surely, shall one say - Margin, ‘He shall say of me, In the Lord is all righteousness and strength.’ The design of the verse is, to set forth more fully the effect of the prevalence of the true
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 45:24
24, 25. In the Lord have I righteousness — This declaration will not be a forced oath of allegiance and homage.
Sermons on Isaiah 45:24
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Doctrine of Imputed Righteousness Without Works, Asserted and Proved. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the doctrine of imputed righteousness, asserting that justification before God is achieved through faith in Christ's righteousness, not through human works. He |
|
The Source of Elijah's Strength by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that Elijah's strength came not from his surroundings or inherent qualities, but from his unwavering faith in Jehovah, who he recognized as the living God. De |
|
2 Corinthians v. 21 by John Owen | John Owen expounds on 2 Corinthians 5:21, emphasizing the profound truth that Christ, who knew no sin, was made sin for us through the imputation of our sins to Him. He clarifies t |
|
The Seed of Israel, Justified in Christ by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the essential deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, emphasizing the testimonies in Scripture that confirm His divinity and the unique acts attributed to Him as G |
|
(Through the Bible) Isaiah 41-42 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses God's self-definition and his power as the creator of the heavens and the earth. The preacher references the story of Belshazzar and the hand |
|
A Day's Journey Into the Wilderness by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of God. He references the story of Elijah and how God demonstrated His power by consuming the captain and his 50 men |
|
A Prophetic Message by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher warns of fearful times ahead and the calamities that will come upon the nation. However, he encourages the listeners not to fear but to run to God in t |