King James Version

What Does Isaiah 45:25 Mean?

Isaiah 45:25 in the King James Version says “In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 45 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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

Isaiah 45:25 · KJV


Context

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.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The chapter concludes triumphantly: 'In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.' The Hebrew 'tsadaq' (be justified/declared righteous) anticipates Pauline theology. All Israel's 'seed' (zera - offspring, both physical and spiritual) finds righteousness and glorying in the LORD alone.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This promise extends to spiritual Israel - all who are Abraham's seed by faith (Galatians 3:29). Justification and glorying are corporate realities shared by all God's people.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does justification in the LORD differ from self-justification?
  2. What does it mean to 'glory' in the LORD rather than in self or achievements?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
בַּיהוָ֛ה1 of 6

In the LORD

H3068

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

יִצְדְּק֥וּ2 of 6

be justified

H6663

to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

וְיִֽתְהַלְל֖וּ3 of 6

and shall glory

H1984

to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ

כָּל4 of 6
H3605

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

זֶ֥רַע5 of 6

shall all the seed

H2233

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃6 of 6

of Israel

H3478

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


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 45:25 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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