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

4Just as caterpillars and locusts strip the fields and vines, so the fallen army of Assyria will be stripped! 5Though the Lord is very great and lives in heaven, he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness. In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the Lord will be your treasure. 7But now your brave warriors weep in public. Your ambassadors of peace cry in bitter disappointment. 8Your roads are deserted; no one travels them anymore. The Assyrians have broken their peace treaty and care nothing for the promises they made before witnesses. They have no respect for anyone.

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 might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
• Isaiah 38:5“Go back to Hezekiah and tell him, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will add fifteen years to your life,
• 2 Chronicles 32:27Hezekiah was very wealthy and highly honored. He built special treasury buildings for his silver, gold, precious stones, and spices, and for his shields and other valuable items.
• Psalms 45:4In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
• Proverbs 14:27Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
• Proverbs 24:3A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense.
• Proverbs 28:2When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
• Proverbs 29:4A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
• Ecclesiastes 7:12Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.
• Ecclesiastes 9:14There was a small town with only a few people, and a great king came with his army and besieged it.
• Jeremiah 22:15But a beautiful cedar palace does not make a great king! Your father, Josiah, also had plenty to eat and drink. But he was just and right in all his dealings. That is why God blessed him.
• Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
• Psalms 28:8The Lord gives his people strength. He is a safe fortress for his anointed king.
• Psalms 140:7O Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle.
• 2 Chronicles 32:20Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to God in heaven.
• Psalms 112:1Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying 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