Isaiah 54:17
No 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.
Original Language Analysis
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כְּלִ֞י
No weapon
H3627
כְּלִ֞י
No weapon
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
2 of 20
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
יוּצַ֤ר
that is formed
H3335
יוּצַ֤ר
that is formed
Strong's:
H3335
Word #:
3 of 20
to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e., form a resolution)
עָלַ֙יִךְ֙
H5921
עָלַ֙יִךְ֙
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
4 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 20
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִצְלָ֔ח
against thee shall prosper
H6743
יִצְלָ֔ח
against thee shall prosper
Strong's:
H6743
Word #:
6 of 20
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
לָשׁ֛וֹן
and every tongue
H3956
לָשׁ֛וֹן
and every tongue
Strong's:
H3956
Word #:
8 of 20
the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame,
תָּֽקוּם
that shall rise
H6965
תָּֽקוּם
that shall rise
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
9 of 20
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
אִתָּ֥ךְ
H854
אִתָּ֥ךְ
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
10 of 20
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
לַמִּשְׁפָּ֖ט
against thee in judgment
H4941
לַמִּשְׁפָּ֖ט
against thee in judgment
Strong's:
H4941
Word #:
11 of 20
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
תַּרְשִׁ֑יעִי
thou shalt condemn
H7561
תַּרְשִׁ֑יעִי
thou shalt condemn
Strong's:
H7561
Word #:
12 of 20
to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
נַחֲלַת֩
This is the heritage
H5159
נַחֲלַת֩
This is the heritage
Strong's:
H5159
Word #:
14 of 20
properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
יְהוָֽה׃
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָֽה׃
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
16 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְצִדְקָתָ֛ם
and their righteousness
H6666
וְצִדְקָתָ֛ם
and their righteousness
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
17 of 20
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
Cross References
Isaiah 54:15Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.Isaiah 50:8He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.Romans 8:1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.Psalms 32:6For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.Matthew 16:18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.Revelation 12:10And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.Daniel 6:20And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?Isaiah 29:8It shall even be as when an hungry man dreameth, and, behold, he eateth; but he awaketh, and his soul is empty: or as when a thirsty man dreameth, and, behold, he drinketh; but he awaketh, and, behold, he is faint, and his soul hath appetite: so shall the multitude of all the nations be, that fight against mount Zion.2 Corinthians 5:21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.Romans 10:4For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Historical Context
Israel faced military (weapons) and legal (tongues in judgment) attacks throughout history. God promised that while attacks would come, they ultimately wouldn't succeed. The church inherits this promise - gates of hell won't prevail (Matthew 16:18).
Questions for Reflection
- What 'weapons formed against you' (opposition, attacks, trials) must you trust will ultimately 'not prosper'?
- How does knowing vindication is your 'heritage' from God sustain you through present accusations?
Analysis & Commentary
The promise 'No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper' doesn't guarantee no attacks, but guarantees ultimate victory over all opposition. The assurance 'every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn' promises vindication against accusers. The declaration 'This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD' establishes these promises as covenant inheritance for all believers.