Isaiah 45:24-25
“Only in the LORD, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength; to him shall come and be ashamed all who were incensed against him. In the LORD all the offspring of Israel shall be justified and shall glory.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse highlights that "righteousness and strength" aren't just abstract qualities, but tangible things we have in the Lord. This isn't just about acknowledging God's attributes, but about possessing them through Him, as if His righteousness and strength become our own.
In the preceding verses, God has declared His ultimate sovereignty, asserting that all nations will ultimately recognize and submit to Him. He even declared that every knee will bow and every tongue will swear allegiance to Him, demonstrating His supreme authority. This verse, then, presents the inevitable confession that will arise from all humanity in light of this divine declaration.
What do you truly need to face life's challenges and stand before God? This verse points to two essential qualities found nowhere else.
Isaiah 45:24 declares that 'in the LORD... are righteousness and strength.' This isn't just a poetic phrase; it's a profound theological statement about where ultimate sufficiency lies.
Righteousness
Strength
Imagine a future where everyone acknowledges God's sovereignty. What happens to those who resisted Him?
The latter part of Isaiah 45:24 paints a picture of a future universal acknowledgment of God, with a stark contrast for those who opposed Him.
Coming to God
Understand the original words
ṣĕdāqâ · Hebrew Noun
The state of having moral integrity and being right in the sight of God. In the Old Testament, it is often tied to acting in accordance with God's covenant and law.
ʿōz · Hebrew Noun
The ability to endure, persist, or prevail. Biblically, God is the ultimate source of power and capability for His people to stand against evil and accomplish His will.
bûš · Hebrew Verb
A state of feeling dishonor, confusion, or disappointment, often in the context of being confronted by God's holiness or the failure of one's own idols.
ṣādaq · Hebrew Verb
To be made right or declared righteous before God. It implies an acquittal or a standing of legal righteousness granted by God to the believer.
This verse speaks of a future, universal acknowledgment of the Lord's sole power and salvation, flowing from the historical event of Cyrus' conquest of Babylon and the subsequent return of the Jewish exiles. The historical context underscores how God uses even pagan rulers to accomplish His purposes, paving the way for His people's restoration and worship.
c. 630 BC
Cyrus born
Cyrus II of Persia is born, who would go on to conquer Babylon and issue the decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem.
550 BC
Cyrus conquers Media
Cyrus unites the Median and Persian empires, establishing the Achaemenid Empire and positioning himself as a major power in the ancient Near East.
539 BC— this verse
Babylon falls to Cyrus
Cyrus the Great conquers Babylon, ending the Neo-Babylonian Empire. This event directly sets the stage for the release of the Jewish exiles.
538 BC
Edict of Cyrus issued
Cyrus issues a decree allowing the Jewish people exiled in Babylon to return to their homeland and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
This passage explicitly names the Messiah as 'The LORD our Righteousness,' directly echoing Isaiah's declaration that righteousness and strength are found 'Only in the LORD.'
Philippians 3:9The Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment, stating his desire to be found in Christ, not having his own righteousness but that which comes through faith in Him, highlighting the exclusive source of true righteousness.
Romans 11:20Paul warns Gentile believers not to be arrogant, reminding them that their inclusion is by faith, and that those who do not continue in God's goodness will be cut off, paralleling the 'ashamed' fate of those 'incensed against him.'
1 Corinthians 1:30This verse clearly states that Christ Jesus has become for believers 'wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,' reinforcing that all these vital aspects of salvation originate solely from Him.
Psalm 72:18-19This psalm beautifully anticipates a time when all nations will bless God, attributing all their blessings to Him, reflecting the universal acknowledgment of God's sole sufficiency for righteousness and strength found in Isaiah.
pulpitIsaiah 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."
Verse 24. - Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness; rather, only in the Lord, shall each man say to me. is their righteousness. All shall confess that God alone is righteous, and that any goodness which they have is derived from him. The Hebrew has "righteousnesses" in the plural, to express abundance. All that…
pooleIsaiah 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."
Shall one say; or, shall he say ; each or every one of those whom he now said that they should bow their knees to God, and swear by him, Isaiah 45:23 . Or, it shall be said; such active verbs being oft used impersonally. In the Lord; by or from God alone, or the Messiah, who is the true Jehovah as well as man. Have I righteousn…
The verse highlights that "righteousness and strength" aren't just abstract qualities, but tangible things we have in the Lord. This isn't just about acknowledging God's attributes, but about possessing them through Him, as if His righteousness and strength become our own.
In the preceding verses, God has declared His ultimate sovereignty, asserting that all nations will ultimately recognize and submit to Him. He even declared that every knee will bow and every tongue will swear allegiance to Him, demonstrating His supreme authority. This verse, then, presents the inevitable confession that will arise from all humanity in light of this divine declaration.
In the preceding verses, God has declared His ultimate sovereignty, asserting that all nations will ultimately recognize and submit to Him. He even declared that every knee will bow and every tongue will swear allegiance to Him, demonstrating His supreme authority. This verse, then, presents the inevitable confession that will arise from all humanity in light of this divine declaration.
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Shame for Resistors
hālal · Hebrew Verb
To boast or express deep satisfaction, honor, or joy in God's character and works. It is the appropriate response of the believer who recognizes that their status comes from God alone.
516 BC
Second Temple completed
After years of interruption and opposition, the Second Temple in Jerusalem is finally completed, marking a significant milestone in the return from exile.
"“Only in the LORD, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength; to him shall come and be ashamed all who were incensed against him. In the LORD all the offspring of Israel shall be justified and shall…" — The verse highlights that "righteousness and strength" aren't just abstract qualities, but tangible things we have in the Lord. This isn't just about acknowledging God's attributes, but about *po…
