Isaiah 25:9
It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The repeated phrase "we have waited for him" highlights the active endurance of God's people, not passive resignation. It underscores that their future joy in salvation isn't a surprise, but the culmination of a long, hopeful anticipation of God's faithfulness.
This declaration of joy and recognition of God's saving power comes after Isaiah's prophecy of God's ultimate triumph over death and sorrow. The preceding verses describe God wiping away tears and removing shame, setting the stage for a collective exclamation of faith and relief. This verse marks the people's heartfelt response, acknowledging that their patient waiting for God has finally led to their salvation.
Have you ever waited for something so long that the moment it finally arrived, you could barely speak? This verse captures that profound emotion.
Isaiah 25:9 paints a vivid picture of a future celebration. The people of God, looking back, exclaim, 'Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.' This isn't just a casual observation; it's a declaration of deep satisfaction and fulfilled hope.
The Weight of Waiting
This 'waiting' wasn't passive. It was filled with trials, persecutions, and a steadfast reliance on God's promises, even when deliverance seemed distant. The commentaries highlight this sustained hope, emphasizing that their waiting was for a promised Messiah, a long-awaited Savior.
The Climax of Salvation
When God finally brings His salvation, the response isn't just relief, but overflowing joy. The repetition of 'we have waited for him' underscores the significance of this moment. It's the culmination of all their prayers, their faithfulness, and their trust. It’s the moment where anticipation turns into active rejoicing.
In a world filled with many gods and saviors, how do we know which one is truly ours?
The verse presents a clear declaration: 'Behold, this is our God... This is the LORD.' This is not just an identification; it's a triumphant assertion of faith, especially when contrasted with the impotent idols mentioned in some commentaries.
Divine Revelation vs. Human Idols
The people will point to God, not as a distant concept, but as a tangible deliverer. They'll say 'this is our God' with the confidence that comes from experiencing His powerful acts of salvation. This stands in stark contrast to the 'senseless and impotent idols' that cannot save, as noted by the commentators.
The Personal and Universal God
This God is personal – 'our God' – yet also universal – 'the LORD' (Yahweh). The commentaries suggest this points to the ultimate revelation of God, particularly through Jesus Christ, who is identified as the promised Savior. This God is the one who has acted, the one who has saved, and the one worthy of all praise.
Understand the original words
yeshu'ah · Hebrew Noun
Deliverance from danger, enemies, or judgment; biblically, it refers to God's act of rescuing His people and ultimately providing eternal redemption through Christ.
Isaiah 25:9 speaks to a future day of ultimate salvation and rejoicing, looking back on God's faithfulness through immense trials, from Assyrian threats and Babylonian exile to the final, triumphant arrival of God's promised Messiah.
c. 740 BC
Isaiah's Ministry Begins
Isaiah begins his prophetic ministry during a period of geopolitical instability in the ancient Near East, with the Assyrian Empire rising to power.
c. 722 BC
Fall of Samaria
The Northern Kingdom of Israel is conquered by the Assyrians, leading to the exile of its people and serving as a stark warning to Judah.
c. 701 BC— this verse
Assyrian Invasion of Judah
King Sennacherib of Assyria invades Judah, capturing many cities and besieging Jerusalem. This event would have profoundly impacted the people's faith and their understanding of God's deliverance.
586 BC
Fall of Jerusalem
The Babylonian Empire conquers Jerusalem and destroys the First Temple, resulting in the exile of Judah's population. This event deeply impacted Jewish identity and future hope.
This passage echoes the sentiment of Isaiah 25:9, as Moses and the Israelites sing of the Lord as their strength and salvation after being delivered from Egypt, explicitly stating 'He is my God, and I will praise him.'
Psalm 118:24This verse is directly paralleled in Isaiah 25:9, with the psalmist declaring, 'This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it,' reflecting the same triumphant anticipation of God's deliverance.
Luke 2:25-32Simeon's prophecy concerning Jesus, whom he recognizes as 'my eyes have seen your salvation,' directly fulfills the waiting and rejoicing in salvation described in Isaiah 25:9, identifying Jesus as the promised savior.
Hebrews 11:13-16This chapter on faith highlights individuals who 'died in faith, not receiving what was promised but having seen it and welcomed it from a distance, and acknowledging that they were strangers and exiles on the earth,' a sentiment of patient waiting for God's salvation that resonates deeply with Isaiah 25:9.
barnesIsaiah 25:9: "And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation."
And it shall be said in that day - By the people of God. This shall be the language of exultation and joy which they shall use. Lo, this is our God - This is the language of those who now see and hail their Deliverer. It implies that such deliverance, and such mercy could be bestowed only by God…
bensonIsaiah 25:9: "And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation."
Isaiah 25:9 . And it shall be said in that day — By God’s people, in the way of triumph and reply to their enemies; Lo, this is our God — Your gods are senseless and impotent idols; but our God is omnipotent, and hath done these great and glorious works which fill the world with admiration. We m…
The repeated phrase "we have waited for him" highlights the active endurance of God's people, not passive resignation. It underscores that their future joy in salvation isn't a surprise, but the culmination of a long, hopeful anticipation of God's faithfulness.
This declaration of joy and recognition of God's saving power comes after Isaiah's prophecy of God's ultimate triumph over death and sorrow. The preceding verses describe God wiping away tears and removing shame, setting the stage for a collective exclamation of faith and relief. This verse marks the people's heartfelt response, acknowledging that their patient waiting for God has finally led to their salvation.
This declaration of joy and recognition of God's saving power comes after Isaiah's prophecy of God's ultimate triumph over death and sorrow. The preceding verses describe God wiping away tears and removing shame, setting the stage for a collective exclamation of faith and relief. This verse marks the people's heartfelt response, acknowledging that their patient waiting for God has finally led to their salvation.
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c. 539 BC
Cyrus's Decree and Return from Exile
The Persian Empire, under Cyrus the Great, conquers Babylon. Cyrus's decree allows the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their Temple, fulfilling earlier prophecies.
c. 1st Century AD
Ministry of John the Baptist and Jesus
This period marks the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies, with Jesus appearing as the promised Savior, bringing salvation and a new covenant.
"It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”" — The repeated phrase "we have waited for him" highlights the active endurance of God's people, not passive resignation. It underscores that their future joy in salvation isn't a surprise, but the cu…
