Isaiah 33:10

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 33:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now will I arise, saith Jehovah; now will I lift up myself; now will I be exalted.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now will I arise, saith Jehovah; now will I lift up myself; now will I be exalted.
Isaiah 33:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 33

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Now will I arise, saith Jehovah; now will I lift up myself; now will I be exalted.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now will I rise, saith the Lord, &c.] At the last extremity, when things are come to a crisis; his interest at the lowest, and the kingdom of antichrist at its highest pitch; the whore of Rome triumphing over the slain witnesses, and boasting she was a queen, and knew no sorrow: this will be God’s fit time to exert himself, and get him honour and glory: he before was as one lain down and asleep, as if quite negligent and careless about his honour and interest; but now he determines to arise, and show himself strong on the behalf of it; (see <191205>Psalm 12:5): now will I be exalted; that is, in his power, by the destruction of the enemies of his church; and in the hearts and mouths of his…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The sight of His people's misery arouses Jehovah; He has let the enemy go far enough. I--emphatic; God Himself will do what man could not.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Now - This verse commences another transition. In the previous verses, the desolation of the land had been described, and the hopelessness of obtaining any terms of favor from Sennacherib, or of binding him to any compact, bad been stated. In this state of things, when inevitable ruin seemed to be coming upon the nation, God said that he would interpose. Will I rise - To vengeance; or to punish the invading host. The emphasis in this passage should be placed on ‘I,’ indicating that Yahweh would himself do what could not be effected by people. Now will I be exalted - That is, God would so interpose that it should be manifest that it was his hand that brought deliverance. return to 'Top of…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Now will I rise: Isa 10:16, Isa 10:33, Isa 42:13, Isa 42:14, Isa 59:16, Isa 59:17; Deu 32:36-43; Psa 12:5, Psa 78:65; Psa 102:13-18; Zep 3:8 now will I be exalted: Isa 30:17, Isa 30:18; Exo 14:18, Exo 15:9-12; Psa 46:10; Amo 6:1 will I lift: Psa 7:6 Isaiah 33:11”
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