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Isaiah 52:6

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 52:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore [they shall know] in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore [they shall know] in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I.
Isaiah 52:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 52

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3For thus saith Jehovah, Ye were sold for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.
4For thus saith the Lord Jehovah, My people went down at the first into Egypt to sojourn there: and the Assyrian hath oppressed them without cause.
5Now therefore, what do I here, saith Jehovah, seeing that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them do howl, saith Jehovah, and my name continually all the day is blasphemed.
6Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore [they shall know] in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I.
7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
8The voice of thy watchmen! they lift up the voice, together do they sing; for they shall see eye to eye, when Jehovah returneth to Zion.
9Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem; for Jehovah hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.
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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
“Therefore my people shall know my name, &c.] His nature and perfections; his faithfulness in fulfilling his promises to them; his power in delivering them out of their bondage; and his justice in punishing their enemies. Therefore they shall know on that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I; they shall then see, when the people of God are delivered from the antichristian slavery and bondage, and when Babylon is fallen, that all the promises God has spoken are yea and amen; that Jesus Christ is the true and faithful witness; and that these are his true and faithful sayings, which he has spoken.”
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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
“shall know in that day--when Christ shall reveal Himself to Israel sensibly; the only means whereby their obstinate unbelief shall be overcome (Psa 102:16; Zac 12:10; Zac 14:5).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Therefore my people shall know my name - The idea in this verse is, that his people should have such exhibitions of his power as to furnish to them demonstration that he was God. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Shall know - They shall experience my power and goodness in fighting for them. In that day - When I shall redeem my people: which work was begun by the return of the Jews from Babylon, and perfected by the coming of the Messiah. Behold - That all these promises are the words of the omnipotent, unchangeable God. Isaiah 52:7”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“52:6 Just as God did to Moses before the Exodus (Exod 3:15), he will reveal himself in the coming rescue from exile.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“my people: Exo 33:19, Exo 34:5-7; Psa 48:10; Eze 20:44, Eze 37:13, Eze 37:14, Eze 39:27-29; Zac 10:9-12; Heb 8:10, Heb 8:11 I am he: Isa 42:9; Num 23:19; Heb 6:14-18 Isaiah 52:7”
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