Isaiah 46:13
I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
Original Language Analysis
קֵרַ֤בְתִּי
I bring near
H7126
קֵרַ֤בְתִּי
I bring near
Strong's:
H7126
Word #:
1 of 12
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
צִדְקָתִי֙
my righteousness
H6666
צִדְקָתִי֙
my righteousness
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
2 of 12
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
3 of 12
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תִרְחָ֔ק
it shall not be far off
H7368
תִרְחָ֔ק
it shall not be far off
Strong's:
H7368
Word #:
4 of 12
to widen (in any direction), i.e., (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
תְּשׁוּעָ֔ה
and my salvation
H8668
תְּשׁוּעָ֔ה
and my salvation
Strong's:
H8668
Word #:
5 of 12
rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 12
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תְאַחֵ֑ר
shall not tarry
H309
תְאַחֵ֑ר
shall not tarry
Strong's:
H309
Word #:
7 of 12
to loiter (i.e., be behind); by implication to procrastinate
וְנָתַתִּ֤י
and I will place
H5414
וְנָתַתִּ֤י
and I will place
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
8 of 12
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
בְצִיּוֹן֙
in Zion
H6726
בְצִיּוֹן֙
in Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
9 of 12
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
תְּשׁוּעָ֔ה
and my salvation
H8668
תְּשׁוּעָ֔ה
and my salvation
Strong's:
H8668
Word #:
10 of 12
rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)
Cross References
Isaiah 61:3To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.Isaiah 62:11Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.Isaiah 51:5My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.Isaiah 44:23Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.Isaiah 43:7Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.Isaiah 61:11For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.Joel 3:17So shall ye know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more.Habakkuk 2:3For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.1 Peter 2:6Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Historical Context
This immediate fulfillment came through Cyrus's decree, but ultimate fulfillment awaited Christ. The 'salvation in Zion' began with post-exilic restoration but consummates in New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:2).
Questions for Reflection
- How does understanding that God 'brings near' righteousness humble your approach to salvation?
- What does it mean that Christ Himself is God's 'salvation placed in Zion' for you?
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Analysis & Commentary
The declaration 'I bring near my righteousness' reveals that salvation comes by God's approaching initiative, not human ascent. The parallel 'my salvation shall not tarry' assures that God's timing, though mysterious, is never truly delayed. The promise to 'place salvation in Zion' ultimately points to Christ as God's righteousness given to believers (1 Corinthians 1:30).