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What Does Isaiah 45:24 Mean?

Isaiah 45:24 in the King James Version says “Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incen...” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 45 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“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”

Isaiah 45:24 · KJV

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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

KJV Study Commentary
People will confess: 'Surely, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength.' Those who were 'incensed' (angry, hostile) against Him will come and be ashamed. The Hebrew 'tsedaqah' (righteousness) is found 'in the LORD' - not self-generated but received. This anticipates justification by faith.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This confession becomes reality as former enemies acknowledge that true righteousness comes only from God. The admission of shame reflects repentance from resistance to His ways.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean that righteousness and strength are found 'in the LORD'?
  2. How does coming to God require admitting the shame of previous resistance?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 12 words
אַ֧ךְ1 of 12
H389

a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only

בַּיהוָ֛ה2 of 12

“in the LORD”

H3068

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

לִ֥י3 of 12
H0
אָמַ֖ר4 of 12

“Surely shall one say”

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

צְדָק֣וֹת5 of 12

“have I righteousness”

H6666

rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)

וָעֹ֑ז6 of 12

“and strength”

H5797

strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)

עָדָיו֙7 of 12
H5704

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

יָב֣וֹא8 of 12

“even to him shall men come”

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

וְיֵבֹ֔שׁוּ9 of 12

“against him shall be ashamed”

H954

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

כֹּ֖ל10 of 12
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הַנֶּחֱרִ֥ים11 of 12

“and all that are incensed”

H2734

to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

בּֽוֹ׃12 of 12
H0

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 45:24 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Isaiah 45:24 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 41:11Isaiah 54:17Philippians 4:13John 12:322 Timothy 4:17-18Ephesians 6:10

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