Isaiah 45:22
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.
Original Language Analysis
פְּנוּ
Look
H6437
פְּנוּ
Look
Strong's:
H6437
Word #:
1 of 11
to turn; by implication, to face, i.e., appear, look, etc
וְהִוָּשְׁע֖וּ
unto me and be ye saved
H3467
וְהִוָּשְׁע֖וּ
unto me and be ye saved
Strong's:
H3467
Word #:
3 of 11
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אַפְסֵי
all the ends
H657
אַפְסֵי
all the ends
Strong's:
H657
Word #:
5 of 11
cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֵ֖ל
for I am God
H410
אֵ֖ל
for I am God
Strong's:
H410
Word #:
9 of 11
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
וְאֵ֥ין
H369
Cross References
John 6:40And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.Micah 7:7Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Zechariah 12:10And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.2 Chronicles 20:12O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.Isaiah 45:21Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.Titus 2:13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Isaiah 49:6And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.Psalms 65:5By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
Historical Context
This remarkable verse extends salvation beyond Israel to all nations. It anticipates the Great Commission and the gospel's worldwide proclamation. Spurgeon called this the verse that led to his conversion.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean simply to 'look unto' God for salvation?
- How does this universal invitation shape your understanding of mission?
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Analysis & Commentary
The gospel invitation: 'Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.' The Hebrew 'panah' (look/turn) indicates a turning of attention, allegiance, and trust. Salvation comes by looking to God - not by works, rituals, or merit. The scope is universal: 'all the ends of the earth.'