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

4You nations, your loot is gathered as grasshoppers harvest a crop. Like swarming locusts, people rush for your loot. 5The Lord is honored because he lives on high. He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the foundation of your future. The riches of salvation are wisdom and knowledge. The fear of the Lord is ⌞your⌟ treasure. 7Heroes cry in the streets. Messengers of peace cry bitterly. 8Highways are deserted. Travelers stop traveling. Agreements are broken. Witnesses are rejected. People are no longer respected.

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 11:2The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of advice and power, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.
• Isaiah 38:5“Go and say to Hezekiah, ‘This is what the Lord God of your ancestor David says: I’ve heard your prayer. I’ve seen your tears. I’m going to give you 15 more years to live.
• 2 Chronicles 32:27Hezekiah became richer and was highly honored. He prepared storerooms for himself to hold silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuables.
• Psalms 45:4Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.
• Proverbs 14:27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.
• Proverbs 24:3With wisdom a house is built. With understanding it is established.
• Proverbs 28:2When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time.
• Proverbs 29:4By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.
• Ecclesiastes 7:12Wisdom protects us just as money protects us, but the advantage of wisdom is that it gives life to those who have it.
• Ecclesiastes 9:14There was a small town with a few soldiers in it, and a powerful king came to attack it. He surrounded it and blockaded it.
• Jeremiah 22:15Do you think you’re a better king than others because you use more cedar? Your father ate and drank and did what is fair and right. Everything went well for him.
• Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The Lord is my life’s fortress. Who is there to be afraid of?
• Psalms 28:8The Lord is the strength of his people and a fortress for the victory of his Messiah.
• Psalms 140:7O Lord Almighty, the strong one who saves me, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
• 2 Chronicles 32:20Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, prayed about this and called to heaven.
• Psalms 112:1Hallelujah! Blessed is the person who fears the Lord and is happy to obey his commands.

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