Isaiah 5:16
Isaiah 5:16 in Multiple Translations
But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.
but Jehovah of hosts is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.
But the Lord of armies is lifted up as judge, and the Holy God is seen to be holy in righteousness.
But the Lord Almighty will be vindicated because he does what is right; the holy God will be shown to be holy because of his goodness.
And the Lord of hostes shalbe exalted in iudgement, and the holy God shalbe sanctified in iustice.
And Jehovah of Hosts is high in judgment, And the Holy God sanctified in righteousness,
but the LORD of Armies is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.
And the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and the holy God shall be sanctified in justice.
But the Commander of the armies of angels will be exalted/praised because of his acting justly. God will show that he is holy by doing righteous/just deeds.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 5:16
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Isaiah 5:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּגְבַּ֛ה
יְהוָ֥ה
צְבָא֖וֹת
בַּ/מִּשְׁפָּ֑ט
וְ/הָ/אֵל֙
הַ/קָּד֔וֹשׁ
נִקְדָּ֖שׁ
בִּ/צְדָקָֽה
וַ/יִּגְבַּ֛ה
gâbahh
H1361
to exult
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צְבָא֖וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
בַּ/מִּשְׁפָּ֑ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms
וְ/הָ/אֵל֙
ʼêl
H410
god
Conj | Art | N-ms
הַ/קָּד֔וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Art | Adj
נִקְדָּ֖שׁ
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
V-Niphal
בִּ/צְדָקָֽה
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 5:16
וַ/יִּגְבַּ֛ה
gâbahh
H1361
"to exult"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To exult means to feel proud or haughty, like being lofty or high, as described in Psalms where God's ways are lofty and good.
Definition: 1) to be high, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, lofty, tall 1a2) to be exalted 1a3) to be lofty 1a3a) to be lofty (of Jehovah's ways-good sense) 1a3b) to be haughty, be arrogant (bad sense) 1b) (Hiphil) to make high, exalt
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: exalt, be haughty, be (make) high(-er), lift up, mount up, be proud, raise up great height, upward. See also: 1 Samuel 10:23; Isaiah 7:11; Psalms 103:11.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
צְבָא֖וֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
בַּ/מִּשְׁפָּ֑ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
וְ/הָ/אֵל֙
ʼêl
H410
"god"
Conj | Art | N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
הַ/קָּד֔וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Art | Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
נִקְדָּ֖שׁ
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
V-Niphal
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
בִּ/צְדָקָֽה
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
Prep | N-fs
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.
Study Notes — Isaiah 5:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 5:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 5:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 5:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 5:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 5:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 5:16
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 5:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 5:16
- Sermons on Isaiah 5:16
Context — Woes to the Wicked
14Therefore Sheol enlarges its throat and opens wide its enormous jaws, and down go Zion’s nobles and masses, her revelers and carousers!
15So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes.
16But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.
17Lambs will graze as in their own pastures, and strangers will feed in the ruins of the wealthy. 18Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of deceit and pull sin along with cart ropes,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 46:10 | “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 12:4 | and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 29:11 | Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 2:15 | For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 36:23 | I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes. |
| 6 | Isaiah 29:23 | For when he sees his children around him, the work of My hands, they will honor My name, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and they will stand in awe of the God of Israel. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 38:23 | I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD. |
| 8 | Isaiah 57:15 | For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. |
| 9 | Isaiah 8:13 | The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded. |
| 10 | Isaiah 33:5 | The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. |
Isaiah 5:16 Summary
This verse means that God will be honored and respected because of His fair and righteous judgments. He will show Himself to be holy and righteous, and this will be demonstrated through His actions. As it says in Psalm 9:16, the LORD has made Himself known, He has executed judgment, and the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. We can trust that God is just and righteous, and that He will always do what is right, just like it says in Genesis 18:25, that the Judge of all the earth will do what is right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to be exalted by His justice?
This means that God will be honored and revered because of His righteous and fair judgments, as seen in Isaiah 30:18, where it says that the LORD is a God of justice.
How does the holy God show Himself holy in righteousness?
The holy God demonstrates His holiness through His righteous actions and decrees, similar to what is described in Psalm 119:137, where it says that the LORD is righteous and His judgments are just.
What is the relationship between God's justice and righteousness?
God's justice and righteousness are closely linked, as His justice is rooted in His righteousness, and His righteousness is demonstrated through His just actions, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, which says that God's works are perfect and all His ways are just.
How can we apply this verse to our lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing God's sovereignty and righteousness, and living in a way that honors and reflects His justice, as encouraged in Micah 6:8, which says that we should do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can honor God's justice in my own life, and reflect His righteousness to those around me?
- How can I balance the desire for justice with the need for mercy and compassion, as seen in God's character?
- In what ways do I see God's justice and righteousness at work in the world, and how can I participate in His plan?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to submit to God's justice and righteousness, and how can I do that?
- How can I use this verse to encourage and comfort others who are seeking justice and righteousness?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 5:16
But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment,.... By the "Lord of hosts" is meant Christ, the Lord of the armies, and of the inhabitants of the earth, of angels, and of men; who, though in our
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 5:16
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness. But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 5:16
Shall be exalted in judgment, by the execution of this just judgment upon his incorrigible enemies. Shall be sanctified, shall appear to be a holy God, in righteousness; by his righteous judgments.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 5:16
Isaiah 5:16 But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.Ver. 16. But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted.] See Isaiah 2:11. And God, that is holy, shall be sanctified.] He shall be religiously acknowledged, approved of, and worshipped as an enemy to sin, and an upright judge, because of his most righteous judgments. It shall be said, "Certainly there is a God that ruleth in the earth." Diod.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 5:16
(16) Shall be sanctified.—Men had not recognised the holiness of Jehovah, and therefore He must manifest that holiness (in that sense “be sanctified”) in acts of righteous severity. The “Holy One of Israel” was, we must remember, the name, of all Divine names, in which Israel most delighted, the ever-recurring burden of all the prophet’s utterances.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 5:16
16. God that is holy …] the Holy God sanctifies Himself through righteousness. God “sanctifies Himself,” i.e. compels the recognition of His divinity, by the righteous judgments in which He reveals His true nature as the Holy One of Israel (cf. Isaiah 29:23).
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 5:16
16. The pomp of defiant man is humbled. But the Lord of hosts, he who has at his service all holy ones and agencies, is exalted in judgment, that is, in the exercise of his justice.
Sermons on Isaiah 5:16
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**Long Interview of Leonard Ravenhill by David Mainse by Leonard Ravenhill | The video is the first of three phone messages by Revival God's Way, Revival Crane. Revival Crane is known for his powerful preaching and singing. In this message, he discusses the |
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God Directs Our Lives by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding that God is a person. They share personal anecdotes about their relationship with their earthly father, highl |
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God Uses Foolish Things - Part 1 by Jackie Pullinger | The sermon transcript provided is not coherent and does not contain any clear message or topic. It seems to be a jumble of unrelated thoughts and statements. There is no mention of |
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Be Still by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being still and knowing that God is in control. He encourages the audience to develop a deep and loving relationship with |
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Not to Be Wasted by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of dealing with sin in the way that God prescribes. He explains that when we allow sin to have dominion over us, we are robbin |
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Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of standing still and trusting in the salvation of the Lord, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. He encourages the |
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The Making of a Worshipper by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the common question of why God allows sudden disasters and tragedies to happen. He uses the example of the Israelites in the Bible who were fr |