King James Version

What Does Isaiah 45:17 Mean?

Isaiah 45:17 in the King James Version says “But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world withou... — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 45 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

Isaiah 45:17 · KJV


Context

15

Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

16

They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols.

17

But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

18

For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

19

I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The stunning promise: 'But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.' The Hebrew 'olam' (everlasting, world without end) appears twice, emphasizing permanence. In contrast to idol-makers' temporary confidence followed by eternal shame, Israel's salvation endures forever.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This transcends physical return from exile to promise eternal salvation. The New Testament applies such promises to spiritual Israel, the church comprised of believing Jews and Gentiles.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does 'everlasting salvation' mean for your daily confidence and eternal hope?
  2. How does the promise of never being ashamed affect your willingness to identify with Christ?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 12 words
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙1 of 12

But Israel

H3478

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

נוֹשַׁ֣ע2 of 12

shall be saved

H3467

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

בַּיהוָ֔ה3 of 12

in the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

תְּשׁוּעַ֖ת4 of 12

salvation

H8668

rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)

ע֥וֹלְמֵי5 of 12

with an everlasting

H5769

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

לֹא6 of 12
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תֵבֹ֥שׁוּ7 of 12

ye shall not be ashamed

H954

properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

וְלֹא8 of 12
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תִכָּלְמ֖וּ9 of 12

nor confounded

H3637

properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult

עַד10 of 12
H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

ע֥וֹלְמֵי11 of 12

with an everlasting

H5769

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

עַֽד׃12 of 12

without end

H5703

properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Isaiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Isaiah 45:17 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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