Isaiah 46:13

“I bring near my righteousness, it shall not be far off, &c.] Meaning either the faithfulness of God, in fulfilling his promises; or the justice of God displayed, in redemption by Christ; or Christ himself, God’s righteous One, and the Lord our righteousness; or rather the righteousness of Christ itself, which Jehovah the Father may call his, because he sent his Son to work it out, approved of it, accepted it, and imputes it to his people, and justifies them by it; and which was near to be wrought out by Christ, and revealed in the Gospel; and which is brought near and applied by the Spirit of God to a sensible sinner, to a sinner convinced of the insufficiency of his own righteousness, and…”

“near--antithetical to "far" (Isa 46:12; Isa 51:5; Isa 56:1; Isa 61:10-11; Rom 10:6-8). righteousness--answering to "salvation" in the parallel clause; therefore it means here, "my righteous deliverance"; righteous, because proving the truth of God's promises, and so contrived as to not compromise, but vindicate, His righteousness (Isa 42:21; Rom 3:26). Zion . . . my glory--rather, "I will give salvation in Zion; to Israel (I will give) my glory" [HORSLEY]. (Isa 63:11; Psa 14:7; Luk 2:32). Next: Isaiah Chapter 47”

“I bring near my righteousness - The word ‘righteousness’ here evidently denotes his truth; the fulfillment of his promises. His righteous and true character would be manifested to them so plainly and clearly that they would be able no longer to doubt. It would not be remote in time, or in place, but it would be so near that they could see it, and so plain that they could no longer doubt or misunderstand it. And my salvation shall not tarry - The people shall be delivered from their bondage at the exact time which has been predicted. I will place salvation in Zion - Zion or Jerusalem shall be rebuilt, and salvation shall emanate from that as from a center to the whole world. Israel my glory -…”

“I bring - Tho' you are unrighteous, I will shew myself a righteous and faithful God, making good my promise of delivering you out of Babylon after seventy years. It - My work of saving you from the Babylonish captivity. Will place - I will bring my people to Zion, and save them from all their enemies. My glory - In whom I will once again glory as my people. Next: Isaiah Chapter 47”

“46:13 The good news for Israel was that God was coming to set things right (literally I will bring my righteousness near; see 40:9; 51:5). • show my glory to Israel: Unlike a craftsman who bestows material splendor on an idol (44:13), the Lord bestows true dignity on his people.”

“bring: Isa 51:5, Isa 61:11; Rom 1:17, Rom 3:21-26, Rom 10:3-15 shall not tarry: Psa 14:7, Psa 46:1, Psa 46:5; Hab 2:3; Heb 10:37 salvation: Isa 12:2, Isa 28:16, Isa 61:3, Isa 62:11; Joe 3:17; Pe1 2:6 Israel: Isa 43:7, Isa 44:23, Isa 60:21, Isa 61:3; Jer 33:9; Hag 1:8; Joh 17:10; Eph 1:6; Th2 1:10, Th2 1:12 Next: Isaiah Chapter 47”