Isaiah 33:6

Isaiah 33:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
• New International Version (NIV)He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion's treasure.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, And the strength of salvation; The fear of the Lord is His treasure.

Context of Isaiah 33:6

4Your spoil [of Israel’s foe] is gathered [by the people of Jerusalem] as the caterpillar gathers; As locusts swarming so people swarm on it. 5The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. And He will be the security and stability of your times, A treasure of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; The fear of the Lord is your treasure. 7Now look, their brave men shout outside; The ambassadors [seeking a treaty] of peace weep bitterly. 8The highways are deserted, the traveler has ceased [to appear]. The enemy has broken the covenant, he has rejected the cities, He has no regard for [any] man.

Isaiah 33:6 word by word

וְהָיָה֙ אֱמוּנַ֣ת עִתֶּ֔יךָ חֹ֥סֶן יְשׁוּעֹ֖ת חָכְמַ֣ת וָדָ֑עַת יִרְאַ֥ת יְהוָ֖ה הִ֥יא אוֹצָרֽוֹ׃ סRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• and knowledgeדַּ֫עַתda‛ath · knowledgeH1847
• shall be the stabilityאֱמוּנָה'ĕmûnâh 'ĕmûnâh · faithfulnessH530
• of thy timesעֵת‛êth · timeH6256
• strengthחֹ֫סֶןchôsen · wealthH2633
• of salvationיְשׁוּעָהyeshû‛âh · salvationH3444
• the fearיִרְאָהyir'âh · fearH3374
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• his treasureאוֹצָר'ôtsâr · treasureH214

Cross-references for Isaiah 33:6

• Isaiah 11:2And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him— The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and strength, The Spirit of knowledge and of the [reverential and obedient] fear of the Lord—
• Isaiah 38:5“Go and say to Hezekiah, ‘For the Lord, the God of David your father says this, “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; listen carefully, I will add fifteen years to your life.
• 2 Chronicles 32:27Now Hezekiah had immense wealth and honor; and he made for himself treasuries for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of delightful articles,
• Psalms 45:4And in Your majesty ride on triumphantly For the cause of truth and humility and righteousness; Let Your right hand guide You to awesome things.
• Proverbs 14:27The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life, So that one may avoid the snares of death.
• Proverbs 24:3Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation],
• Proverbs 28:2When a land does wrong, it has many princes, But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
• Proverbs 29:4The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
• Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors.
• Ecclesiastes 9:14There was a little city with few men in it and a great king came against it and besieged it and built great battlements against it.
• Jeremiah 22:15Do you think that you become a king because you have much more cedar [in your palace than Solomon]? Did not your father [Josiah], as he ate and drank, Do just and righteous acts [being upright and in right standing with God]? Then all was well with him.
• Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation— Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life— Whom shall I dread?
• Psalms 28:8The Lord is their [unyielding] strength, And He is the fortress of salvation to His anointed.
• Psalms 140:7O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.
• 2 Chronicles 32:20But Hezekiah the king and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven [for help].
• Psalms 112:1Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who fears the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with obedience], Who delights greatly in His commandments.

Commentaries on Isaiah 33:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6His treasure "Thy treasure" - ̔ , Sym. He had in his copy אצרך otsarcha, "thy treasure, "not אצרו otsaro, "his treasure."Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6And 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…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. 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 (Pr 10:22; 15:16).Read the comment

Topics related to Isaiah 33:6

• Blessing
• Fear of God
• Treasure
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Deep
• Fearfulness
• Fire
• Gallant
• Hezekiah (2)
• Isaiah
• Sharon
• Treasure; Treasurer; Treasury

Commentaries on Isaiah 33

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings