Isaiah 46:13

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Isaiah 46:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.

King James Version KJV

I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

American Standard Version ASV

I bring near my righteousness, it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry; and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

Bible in Basic English BBE

My righteousness is near, it is not far off; salvation will come quickly; and I will make Zion free, and give Israel my glory.

Free Bible Version FBV

Very shortly I am going to make things right—it won't be long. I will come with my salvation without delay—I will save Zion to demonstrate my glory to Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I bring neere my iustice: it shall not be farre off, and my saluation shall not tarie: for I wil giue saluation in Zion, and my glory vnto Israel.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

I have brought near My righteousness, It is not far off, And My salvation — it doth not tarry, And I have given in Zion salvation, To Israel My glory!

World English Bible WEB

I bring my righteousness near. It is not far off, and my salvation will not wait. I will grant salvation to Zion, my glory to Israel.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not delay: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

Translation for Translators T4T

But I will rescue you, and it will not be a long time before that happens. I will do it soon. I will rescue Jerusalem and show to you Israeli people that I am glorious.”

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Isaiah 46:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB קֵרַ֤בְתִּי צִדְקָתִ/י֙ לֹ֣א תִרְחָ֔ק וּ/תְשׁוּעָתִ֖/י לֹ֣א תְאַחֵ֑ר וְ/נָתַתִּ֤י בְ/צִיּוֹן֙ תְּשׁוּעָ֔ה לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל תִּפְאַרְתִּֽ/י

קֵרַ֤בְתִּי qârab H7126 to present V-Piel-Perf-1cs

צִדְקָתִ/י֙ tsᵉdâqâh H6666 righteousness N-fs | Suff

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

תִרְחָ֔ק râchaq H7368 to remove V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

וּ/תְשׁוּעָתִ֖/י tᵉshûwʻâh H8668 deliverance Conj | N-fs | Suff

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

תְאַחֵ֑ר ʼâchar H309 to delay V-Piel-Imperf-3fs

וְ/נָתַתִּ֤י nâthan H5414 to give Conj | V-Qal-1cs

בְ/צִיּוֹן֙ Tsîyôwn H6726 Zion Prep | N-proper

תְּשׁוּעָ֔ה tᵉshûwʻâh H8668 deliverance N-fs

לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel Prep | N-proper

תִּפְאַרְתִּֽ/י tiphʼârâh H8597 beauty N-fs | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 46:13

קֵרַ֤בְתִּי qârab H7126 "to present" V-Piel-Perf-1cs

To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.

Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present

Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.

צִדְקָתִ/י֙ tsᵉdâqâh H6666 "righteousness" N-fs | Suff

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.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

תִרְחָ֔ק râchaq H7368 "to remove" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

To remove or go far away, as in Genesis 21:16 where Hagar is sent away by Abraham. It means to create distance or separate oneself from something or someone.

Definition: v 1) to be or become far, be or become distant, be removed, go far away 1a) (Qal) to be far, be distant 1b) (Piel) to send far away, extend 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make or exhibit distance, be gone far 1c2) to remove, put far away 2) (Niphal) loose v inf (as adv) 3) at a distance

Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (a-, be, cast, drive, get, go, keep (self), put, remove, be too, (wander), withdraw) far (away, off), loose, [idiom] refrain, very, (be) a good way (off). See also: Genesis 21:16; Psalms 119:150; Psalms 22:12.

וּ/תְשׁוּעָתִ֖/י tᵉshûwʻâh H8668 "deliverance" Conj | N-fs | Suff

In the Bible, this word means salvation or deliverance, often describing God's rescue of his people. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, where God promises to save and deliver his people.

Definition: : salvation 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency) 1b) salvation (spiritual in sense) Also means: te.shu.ah (תְּשׁוּעָה ": victory" H8668H)

Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. See also: Judges 15:18; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 33:17.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

תְאַחֵ֑ר ʼâchar H309 "to delay" V-Piel-Imperf-3fs

To delay means to put something off until later, often because you are hesitant or unsure. In the Bible, it can also mean to loiter or tarry, as in waiting for something to happen. It is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) to delay, hesitate, tarry, defer, remain behind 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to delay, tarry (intensive) 1a2) to cause one to delay, hinder, keep back 1b) (Piel) to delay, wait, stay behind (but not in hope) Also means: ya.char (יָחַר "to delay" H3186)

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: continue, defer, delay, hinder, be late (slack), stay (there), tarry (longer). See also: Genesis 24:56; Psalms 40:18; Psalms 70:6.

וְ/נָתַתִּ֤י nâthan H5414 "to give" Conj | V-Qal-1cs

This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.

Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon

Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.

בְ/צִיּוֹן֙ Tsîyôwn H6726 "Zion" Prep | N-proper

Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.

Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.

תְּשׁוּעָ֔ה tᵉshûwʻâh H8668 "deliverance" N-fs

In the Bible, this word means salvation or deliverance, often describing God's rescue of his people. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, where God promises to save and deliver his people.

Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. See also: Judges 15:18; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 33:17.

לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" Prep | N-proper

Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile

Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.

תִּפְאַרְתִּֽ/י tiphʼârâh H8597 "beauty" N-fs | Suff

This Hebrew word describes something beautiful or glorious, like a lovely garment or a person's honor. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's glory, as well as the beauty of creation and human achievements, as seen in Psalm and Isaiah.

Definition: 1) beauty, splendour, glory 1a) beauty, finery (of garments, jewels) 1b) glory 1b1) of rank, renown 1b2) as attribute of God 1c) honour (or nation Israel) 1d) glorying, boasting (of individual)

Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: beauty(-iful), bravery, comely, fair, glory(-ious), honour, majesty. See also: Exodus 28:2; Isaiah 28:4; Psalms 71:8.

Study Notes — Isaiah 46:13

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Context
Cross References
Isaiah 46:13 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 46:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 46:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 46:13
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 46:13
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 46:13
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 46:13
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 46:13
Sermons on Isaiah 46:13

Context — Babylon’s Idols

11I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. 12Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness:

13I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Isaiah 62:11	Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”
2	Isaiah 12:2	Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
3	Isaiah 61:3	to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
4	Isaiah 51:5	My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm.
5	Isaiah 44:23	Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.
6	Isaiah 43:7	everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.”
7	1 Peter 2:6	For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
8	2 Thessalonians 1:10	on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.
9	Joel 3:17	Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who dwells in Zion, My holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy, never again to be overrun by foreigners.
10	Habakkuk 2:3	For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

Isaiah 46:13 Summary

Isaiah 46:13 tells us that God is bringing His righteousness and salvation near to us, and it will not be delayed. This means that God is making Himself available to us, and we can trust that He will keep His promises, as seen in Numbers 23:19. Just like God adorned Israel with His splendor, He wants to give us a newfound sense of dignity and honor when we put our faith in Him, as described in Isaiah 61:10. As we wait for God's salvation, we can be encouraged by verses like Psalm 27:14, which remind us to wait patiently for the Lord and trust in His goodness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to bring His righteousness near?

This means that God is making His righteousness available and accessible to His people, as seen in Isaiah 46:13, and it is a fundamental aspect of His character, as described in Psalms 119:142 and Psalms 119:160.

Is God's salvation only for the nation of Israel?

While Isaiah 46:13 specifically mentions Zion and Israel, the Bible teaches that God's salvation is available to all people, as seen in John 3:16 and Revelation 7:9, which describe the universal scope of God's salvation plan.

How can we be certain that God's salvation will not be delayed?

We can trust God's promise because He is a faithful and trustworthy God, as seen in Numbers 23:19 and Deuteronomy 7:9, which emphasize His faithfulness and commitment to keeping His promises.

What does it mean for God to adorn Israel with His splendor?

This phrase suggests that God will restore and glorify His people, giving them a newfound sense of dignity and honor, as seen in Isaiah 61:10 and Ezekiel 16:14, which describe the beauty and glory that God will bestow upon His people.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can prepare my heart to receive God's righteousness and salvation, as described in Isaiah 46:13 and supported by Romans 3:21-22?
How can I trust God's promise of salvation when I face uncertainty and doubt, as encouraged by Psalm 13:5 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
What does it mean for me to experience God's splendor in my life, as hinted at in Isaiah 46:13 and described in more detail in Psalm 90:17 and Isaiah 58:8?
How can I share God's message of salvation with others, as commissioned in Matthew 28:18-20 and illustrated in Acts 1:8?
What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's righteousness and salvation, as inspired by Psalm 111:9 and Hebrews 12:28-29?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 46:13

I bring near my righteousness, it shall not be far off,.... Meaning either the faithfulness of God, in fulfilling his promises; or the justice of God displayed, in redemption by Christ; or Christ

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 46:13

I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 46:13

I bring near my righteousness: though you are most unrighteous persons, and have given me just cause to make you to know my breach of promise, as I threatened in the like case, ; yet I will show myself to be a righteous and faithful God, making good my promise of delivering you out of Babylon after seventy years; and though you think the time long, and are apt to distrust the thing itself, yet it shall come, and that speedily, I will bring it near, or cause it to approach or come unto you, and, as it follows, it shall not tarry beyond the appointed time. It shall not be far off; my work of saving you from the Babylonish captivity. I will place salvation in Zion; I will bring my people from Babylon to Zion, and there I will save them from all their enemies. For Israel my glory; in whom I will once again glory as my people, and the illustrious monuments of my glorious wisdom, and power, and truth, and goodness; whom I will make a great and glorious people, though now they are mean and contemptible, and in whom I will once more settle my glorious presence and ordinances.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 46:13

Isaiah 46:13 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.Ver. 13. I will bring near my righteousness.] I will suddenly right my wronged people, by Cyrus my servant, but especially by Christ my Son. Therefore it followeth, I will place salvation in Zion for Israel, my glory.] Or, In Israel, my magnificence - i.e., Now which of your idols can do thus for their worshippers?

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 46:13

13. for Israel my glory] Cf. Isaiah 49:3. But another possible translation is “I will give … my glory unto Israel” (R.V. marg.). The two verses express a paradox which enters deeply into the thought of the prophet. While salvation is near in point of time, yet Israel is spiritually far from it. Hence the work of salvation or righteousness has two aspects; along with the providential deliverance of which the agent is Cyrus, there is an inward and spiritual salvation which consists in bringing the nation to right thoughts about itself and God. And in this spiritual transformation the instrument is the Servant of Jehovah.

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 46:13

I bring near my righteousness - The word ‘righteousness’ here evidently denotes his truth; the fulfillment of his promises.

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 46:13

12, 13. Hearken… ye stout-hearted — The strong of heart, who are far from righteousness, are all who, despite of these almighty demonstrations, still harden themselves, whether heathen or apostate Jews.

Sermons on Isaiah 46:13

	Sermon	Description
	Worship and Witness by Alan Redpath	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the parable of the sower from the eighth chapter of the gospel of Luke. He emphasizes the contrast between those who receive the word of God
	(Through the Bible) Isaiah 46-47 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Nebuchadnezzar and his prideful behavior. Nebuchadnezzar initially repents and walks humbly before God, but eventually falls bac
	The Glory by T. Austin-Sparks	T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the ultimate purpose of God's works and ways is His glory, which governs everything from creation to the establishment of the Church. He illustrate
	Assurance Forever by Harry Ironside	Harry Ironside emphasizes the profound assurance and peace that comes from understanding God's righteousness and the work of Christ on the cross. He explains that true assurance is
	(Through the Bible) Isaiah 61-62 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Gideon and how he had to hide his threshing activities from the Midianites. The Midianites would constantly come and take away t
	A Stumbling Stone by William Edwin Boardman	William Edwin Boardman preaches about the stumbling stone of perfectionism that hinders many from fully pursuing the experience of salvation by faith. He emphasizes the separation
	Tamed by the King of Kings by Erlo Stegen	Erlo Stegen emphasizes the significance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, highlighting how He chose a young, untamed colt instead of a more experienced donkey, symbolizing God's abil