Isaiah 33:6

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 33:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah is thy treasure.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah is thy treasure.
Isaiah 33:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 33

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah is thy treasure.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, &c.] Some take these words to be directed to Hezekiah; but rather they are an apostrophe to the Messiah, and respect the later times of Christ, when many shall run to and fro, and the knowledge of him shall be increased, and the earth shall be covered with it, as the waters cover the sea; and which, as it will make these times comfortable and pleasant, so firm, durable, and lasting: or else they are the words of believers in those times, addressed to Zion the church, before spoken of, observing the great increase of spiritual wisdom and knowledge after the destruction of antichrist; by means of which there would be settled times…”
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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
“wisdom--sacred; that is, piety. thy--Hezekiah's; or rather, "Judea's." "His" refers to the same; such changes from the pronoun possessive of the second person to that of the third are common in Hebrew poetry. treasure--Not so much material wealth as piety shall constitute the riches of the nation (Pro 10:22; Pro 15:16).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And wisdom and knowledge shall be - This verse contains evidently an address to Hezekiah, and asserts that his reign would be characterized by the prevalence of piety and knowledge. This chapter abounds in sudden transitions; and it accords with its general character that when Yahweh had been addressed Isaiah 33:5, there should then be a direct address to Hezekiah. The stability - This word denotes firmness, steadiness, constancy; and means that in his times knowledge and the fear of the Lord would be settled on a firm foundation. The whole history of the virtuous reign of Hezekiah shows that this was fulfilled (see 2 Kings 18:0) And strength of salvation - Or saving strength; that is,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thy times - He turns his speech to Hezekiah. Thy throne shall be established upon the sure foundations of wisdom and justice. And strength - Thy strong salvation. The fear - Thy chief treasure is in promoting the fear and worship of God. Isaiah 33:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“wisdom: Isa 11:2-5, Isa 38:5, Isa 38:6; Ch2 32:27-29; Psa 45:4; Pro 14:27, Pro 24:3-7, Pro 28:2, Pro 28:15, Pro 28:16; Pro 29:4; Ecc 7:12, Ecc 7:19, Ecc 9:14-18; Jer 22:15-17 strength: Psa 27:1, Psa 27:2, Psa 28:8, Psa 140:7 salvation: Heb. salvations fear: Ch2 32:20, Ch2 32:21; Psa 112:1-3; Pro 15:16, Pro 19:23; Mat 6:33; Co2 6:10; Ti1 4:8, Ti1 6:6 Isaiah 33:7”
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