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Isaiah 45:25

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 45:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In Jehovah shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In Jehovah shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
Isaiah 45:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 45

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else.
23By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth [in] righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
24Only in Jehovah, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all they that were incensed against him shall be put to shame.
25In Jehovah shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, &c.] All the spiritual Israel of God, whether Jews or Gentiles; all the spiritual seed and offspring of Christ, to whom he stands in the relation of the, everlasting Father and federal Head; these being given to him, and being in him, are justified in him from all things; and these, all and everyone, shall be brought to see their need of his righteousness, and look to him for it, and receive it from him by faith; and be manifestatively justified in their own consciences, as they will be openly at the bar of God, before angels and men, hereafter. The Targum is, ““in” or by the Word of the Lord all the seed of Israel shall be justified:”…”
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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
“all . . . Israel--the spiritual Israel (Rom 2:29) and the literal Israel, that is, the final remnant which shall all be saved (Isa 45:17; Rom 11:26). justified--treated as if they were just, through Christ's righteousness and death (Jer 23:5). glory--literally, "sing" in His praise (Jer 9:24; Co1 1:31). Next: Isaiah Chapter 46”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“In the Lord - It shall be only in Yahweh that they shall find justification, and this must mean, that it is by his mercy and grace. The entire passage here, I suppose, has reference to the times of the Redeemer (see the notes at Isaiah 45:21-24). If so, it means that justification can be obtained only by the mercy of God through a Redeemer. The great truth is, therefore, here brought into view, which constitutes the sum of the New Testament, that people are not justified by their own works, but by the mercy and grace of God. All the seed of Israel - All the spiritual seed or descendants of Jacob. It cannot mean that every individual shall be justified and saved, for the Bible abundantly…”
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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
“All - All Israelites indeed, whether Jews or Gentiles. Next: Isaiah Chapter 46”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“45:25 justified: Literally righteous (see also 45:8, 24).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Lord: Isa 45:17, Isa 45:24; Act 13:39; Rom 3:24, Rom 3:25, Rom 5:1, Rom 5:18, Rom 5:19, Rom 8:1, Rom 8:30, Rom 8:33, Rom 8:34; Co1 6:11; Co2 5:21 the seed: Isa 45:19, Isa 61:9, Isa 65:9, Isa 65:23; Ch1 16:13; Psa 22:23; Rom 4:16, Rom 9:6-8; Gal 3:27-29 glory: Isa 41:16; Psa 64:10; Jer 9:23, Jer 9:24; Co1 1:31; Co2 10:17; Gal 6:14; Phi 3:3 \*Gr. Next: Isaiah Chapter 46”
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