Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
Original Language Analysis
וְנִגְלָ֖ה
shall be revealed
H1540
וְנִגְלָ֖ה
shall be revealed
Strong's:
H1540
Word #:
1 of 11
to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
כְּב֣וֹד
And the glory
H3519
כְּב֣וֹד
And the glory
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
2 of 11
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְרָא֤וּ
shall see
H7200
וְרָא֤וּ
shall see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
4 of 11
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
כָל
H3605
כָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בָּשָׂר֙
and all flesh
H1320
בָּשָׂר֙
and all flesh
Strong's:
H1320
Word #:
6 of 11
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
פִּ֥י
for the mouth
H6310
פִּ֥י
for the mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
9 of 11
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
Cross References
Habakkuk 2:14For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.Joel 2:28And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:Isaiah 52:10The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.Luke 3:6And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.Isaiah 11:9They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.2 Corinthians 4:6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.Isaiah 58:14Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.Isaiah 6:3And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.Psalms 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
Historical Context
This prophecy anticipated both the return from exile and ultimately the incarnation, when 'the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory' (John 1:14).
Questions for Reflection
- How have you personally witnessed God's glory revealed in your life?
- What does it mean that God's glory will be revealed to all nations, not just Israel?
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Analysis & Commentary
The revelation of God's glory ('kavod' in Hebrew, denoting weighty significance and splendor) is central to redemptive history. The universal scope—'all flesh shall see it together'—points beyond Israel's restoration to the gospel's worldwide proclamation. God's spoken word guarantees this certainty, for His promises cannot fail.