Isaiah 45:24
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.
Original Language Analysis
אַ֧ךְ
H389
בַּיהוָ֛ה
in the LORD
H3068
בַּיהוָ֛ה
in the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
צְדָק֣וֹת
have I righteousness
H6666
צְדָק֣וֹת
have I righteousness
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
5 of 12
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
וָעֹ֑ז
and strength
H5797
וָעֹ֑ז
and strength
Strong's:
H5797
Word #:
6 of 12
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
עָדָיו֙
H5704
עָדָיו֙
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
7 of 12
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
יָב֣וֹא
even to him shall men come
H935
יָב֣וֹא
even to him shall men come
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
8 of 12
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
וְיֵבֹ֔שׁוּ
against him shall be ashamed
H954
וְיֵבֹ֔שׁוּ
against him shall be ashamed
Strong's:
H954
Word #:
9 of 12
properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
כֹּ֖ל
H3605
כֹּ֖ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
Isaiah 41:11Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.Isaiah 54:17No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.John 12:32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.Revelation 11:18And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.Isaiah 26:4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.Isaiah 44:8Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.
Historical 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.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean that righteousness and strength are found 'in the LORD'?
- How does coming to God require admitting the shame of previous resistance?
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Analysis & 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.