Isaiah 37:32
For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
מִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙
For out of Jerusalem
H3389
מִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙
For out of Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
2 of 12
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
תֵּצֵ֣א
shall go forth
H3318
תֵּצֵ֣א
shall go forth
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
3 of 12
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
שְׁאֵרִ֔ית
a remnant
H7611
שְׁאֵרִ֔ית
a remnant
Strong's:
H7611
Word #:
4 of 12
a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
וּפְלֵיטָ֖ה
and they that escape
H6413
וּפְלֵיטָ֖ה
and they that escape
Strong's:
H6413
Word #:
5 of 12
deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
מֵהַ֣ר
out of mount
H2022
מֵהַ֣ר
out of mount
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
6 of 12
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
צִיּ֑וֹן
Zion
H6726
צִיּ֑וֹן
Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
7 of 12
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
יְהוָ֥ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
9 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
צְבָא֖וֹת
of hosts
H6635
צְבָא֖וֹת
of hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
10 of 12
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
Cross References
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.2 Kings 19:31For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.Isaiah 59:17For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.Zechariah 1:14So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy.Joel 2:18Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.
Historical Context
Mount Zion as God's dwelling place (Psalm 132:13-14) made it the appropriate source for spiritual renewal. God's presence there guaranteed blessing would flow from Jerusalem.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's zeal for His people assure the certainty of His promises?
- What does it mean that renewal comes from God's initiative rather than human effort?
- How should God's passionate commitment to His purposes encourage our faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
The promise "out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant" identifies the city as source of renewal. The parallel "out of mount Zion...they that escape" uses Zion (temple mount) to emphasize spiritual center of restoration. The declaration "the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this" attributes everything to divine initiative, not human effort. God's "zeal" (Hebrew qin'ah) indicates passionate commitment to His purposes. This assures that restoration isn't uncertain—God's jealous love for His people guarantees it.