BibleWord.ai› Bible› Isaiah› Chapter 33› Verse 22

Isaiah 33:22

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 33:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us.
Isaiah 33:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 33

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19Thou shalt not see the fierce people, a people of a deep speech that thou canst not comprehend, of a strange tongue that thou canst not understand.
20Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tent that shall not be removed, the stakes whereof shall never be plucked up, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.
21But there Jehovah will be with us in majesty, a place of broad rivers and streams, wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby.
22For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us.
23Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not strengthen the foot of their mast, they could not spread the sail: then was the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame took the prey.
24And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.
← Isaiah 33:21Isaiah 33:23 →
← Full Chapter 33 Isaiah Overview

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the Lord [is] our Judge, &c.] The Lord Christ, who has all judgment committed to him by the Father, who will judge his people, right their wrongs, and avenge their injuries: the Lord [is] our Lawgiver; who has enacted wholesome laws for his church, writes them on their hearts, and puts his Spirit within them, to enable them to keep them: the Lord [is] our King: King of saints, King of Zion, made so by his Father, owned by his church, under whose government it is in safety: he will save us; from all sin, and from all enemies, with an everlasting salvation. The church here speaks with great pleasure of her interest in Christ under every character, and of her safety as depending upon him.…”
Read attributed excerpt →
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Lord--thrice repeated, as often: the Trinity (Num 6:24-26). judge . . . lawgiver . . . king--perfect ideal of the theocracy, to be realized under Messiah alone; the judicial, legislative, and administrative functions as king to be exercised by Him in person (Isa 11:4; Isa 32:1; Jam 4:12).”
Read attributed excerpt →
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For the Lord is our judge - Yahweh will be to us nothing but a source of happiness, truth, and prosperity. His presence will be to us only a blessing, and a means of success and joy. The repetition of the name Yahweh three times is common in the Scriptures. return to 'Top of Page'”
Read attributed excerpt →
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Is judge - To plead our cause against our enemies. Lawgiver - Our chief governor, to whom it belongs, to give laws, and to defend his people. Isaiah 33:23”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Lord is our judge: Gen 18:25; Psa 50:6, Psa 75:7, Psa 98:9; Co2 5:10 lawgiver: Heb. statute-maker, Deu 33:2; Neh 10:14; Psa 147:19, Psa 147:20; Jam 4:12 the Lord is our king: Psa 44:4, Psa 74:12, Psa 89:18; Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6; Zac 9:9; Mat 21:5, Mat 25:34; Rev 19:16 he will: Isa 12:2, Isa 25:9; Zep 3:15-17; Mat 1:21-23; Luk 2:11; Act 5:31; Tit 3:4-6; Heb 5:9 Isaiah 33:23”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Read Isaiah 33 in contextBrowse Hebrew word studiesOpen this verse in the study reader

Sources and verification