King James Version

What Does Isaiah 45:24 Mean?

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. Surely: or, Surely he shall say of me, In the LORD is all righteousness and strength righteousness: Heb. righteousnesses

Context

22

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

23

I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

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. Surely: or, Surely he shall say of me, In the LORD is all righteousness and strength righteousness: Heb. righteousnesses

25

In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
(24) **Surely, shall** **one say.**—The prophet hears that confession as uttered in the far-off time.

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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