Isaiah 33:6
Isaiah 33:6 in Multiple Translations
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah is thy treasure.
And she will have no more fear of change, being full of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of the Lord is her wealth.
He will be your constant support throughout your lives an abundant source of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Reverence for the Lord is what makes Zion rich.
And there shall be stabilitie of thy times, strength, saluation, wisdome and knowledge: for the feare of the Lord shalbe his treasure.
And hath been the stedfastness of thy times, The strength of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge, Fear of Jehovah — it [is] His treasure.
There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is your treasure.
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
And there shall be faith in thy times: riches of salvation, wisdom and knowledge: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
When that happens, he will enable you to live securely/safely; he will fully protect your possessions, he will enable you to be wise and to know all that you need to know; and revering Yahweh will be like [MET] a valuable treasure for you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 33:6
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Isaiah 33:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָה֙
אֱמוּנַ֣ת
עִתֶּ֔י/ךָ
חֹ֥סֶן
יְשׁוּעֹ֖ת
חָכְמַ֣ת
וָ/דָ֑עַת
יִרְאַ֥ת
יְהוָ֖ה
הִ֥יא
אוֹצָרֽ/וֹ
וְ/הָיָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אֱמוּנַ֣ת
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
N-fs
עִתֶּ֔י/ךָ
ʻêth
H6256
time
N-cp | Suff
חֹ֥סֶן
chôçen
H2633
wealth
N-ms
יְשׁוּעֹ֖ת
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fp
חָכְמַ֣ת
chokmâh
H2451
wisdom
N-fs
וָ/דָ֑עַת
daʻath
H1847
knowledge
Conj | N-fs
יִרְאַ֥ת
yirʼâh
H3374
fear
N-fs
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הִ֥יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
אוֹצָרֽ/וֹ
ʼôwtsâr
H214
treasure
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 33:6
וְ/הָיָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אֱמוּנַ֣ת
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
עִתֶּ֔י/ךָ
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
N-cp | Suff
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
חֹ֥סֶן
chôçen
H2633
"wealth"
N-ms
This word means wealth or riches, like treasure or riches stored up. In the book of Proverbs, it warns against trusting in wealth instead of God. It's about having valuable possessions.
Definition: riches, treasure, wealth
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: riches, strength, treasure. See also: Proverbs 15:6; Isaiah 33:6; Proverbs 27:24.
יְשׁוּעֹ֖ת
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fp
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
חָכְמַ֣ת
chokmâh
H2451
"wisdom"
N-fs
Wisdom refers to skill, prudence, or good judgment in areas like war, administration, or religion, as seen in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. See also: Exodus 28:3; Proverbs 5:1; Psalms 37:30.
וָ/דָ֑עַת
daʻath
H1847
"knowledge"
Conj | N-fs
In the Bible, daath means knowledge or understanding, like when Solomon asked God for wisdom in 1 Kings 3:9. It involves skill and perception, and is often linked to wisdom. This concept appears in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: cunning, (ig-) norantly, know(-ledge), (un-) awares (wittingly). See also: Genesis 2:9; Proverbs 14:7; Psalms 19:3.
יִרְאַ֥ת
yirʼâh
H3374
"fear"
N-fs
This Hebrew word for fear can also mean reverence or respect, especially when it comes to God. It's used to describe a feeling of awe or terror, and is often translated as 'fear' or 'dreadful' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) fear, terror, fearing 1a) fear, terror 1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear) 1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety 1d) revered
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] dreadful, [idiom] exceedingly, fear(-fulness). See also: Genesis 20:11; Proverbs 1:29; Psalms 2:11.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הִ֥יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
אוֹצָרֽ/וֹ
ʼôwtsâr
H214
"treasure"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for treasure refers to a storehouse or depository, like a treasure house or armory, as seen in 1 Kings 7:51.
Definition: 1) treasure, storehouse 1a) treasure (gold, silver, etc) 1b) store, supplies of food or drink 1c) treasure-house, treasury 1c1) treasure-house 1c2) storehouse, magazine 1c3) treasury 1c4) magazine of weapons (fig. of God's armoury) 1c5) storehouses (of God for rain, snow, hail, wind, sea)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: armory, cellar, garner, store(-house), treasure(-house) (-y). See also: Deuteronomy 28:12; Nehemiah 10:39; Psalms 33:7.
Study Notes — Isaiah 33:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 33:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 33:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 33:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 33:6
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 33:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
- Sermons on Isaiah 33:6
Context — The LORD Is Exalted
4Your spoil, O nations, is gathered as by locusts; like a swarm of locusts men sweep over it.
5The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
6He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.
7Behold, their valiant ones cry aloud in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly. 8The highways are deserted; travel has ceased. The treaty has been broken, the witnesses are despised, and human life is disregarded.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 112:1–3 | Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. |
| 2 | Proverbs 19:23 | The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm. |
| 3 | 1 Timothy 4:8 | For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come. |
| 4 | Matthew 6:33 | But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. |
| 5 | 1 Timothy 6:6 | Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. |
| 6 | Proverbs 14:27 | The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. |
| 7 | Psalms 27:1–2 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. |
| 8 | Isaiah 51:6 | Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail. |
| 9 | Ecclesiastes 7:19 | Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city. |
| 10 | Psalms 28:8 | The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. |
Isaiah 33:6 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is our rock, our stability, and our security, and that He provides us with everything we need for life, including salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. He is our foundation, and we can trust Him completely, just like it says in Psalm 18:2. By fearing the LORD and revering Him, we can have a close relationship with Him and live a life of wisdom and obedience, as seen in Proverbs 1:7. When we make God our foundation, we can stand strong on Him, no matter what challenges we face.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to be the 'sure foundation' for our times?
This means that God is the rock on which we can stand, no matter what challenges or uncertainties we face, as seen in Psalm 18:2 and Matthew 7:24-27. He is our stability and security.
What is the 'storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge'?
This refers to God's abundant provision for His people, where we can find salvation through Jesus Christ, wisdom for living, and knowledge of His ways, as described in Proverbs 2:6 and 1 Corinthians 1:30.
Why is the 'fear of the LORD' considered Zion's treasure?
The fear of the LORD is considered a treasure because it leads to a deep reverence and respect for God, which in turn leads to wisdom, obedience, and a close relationship with Him, as seen in Proverbs 1:7 and Psalm 111:10.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by making God our foundation, seeking His wisdom and knowledge, and cultivating a deep fear of the LORD, which will lead to a life of stability, wisdom, and obedience, as encouraged in Colossians 2:7 and 1 Peter 1:17-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to be my 'sure foundation', and how can I trust Him more in those areas?
- How can I tap into the 'storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge' that God provides, and what are some practical ways to apply it to my life?
- What does the 'fear of the LORD' look like in my daily life, and how can I cultivate a deeper reverence and respect for God?
- In what ways can I prioritize seeking God's wisdom and knowledge, and how can I share that treasure with others?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 33:6
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times,.... Some take these words to be directed to Hezekiah; but rather they are an apostrophe to the Messiah, and respect the later times of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 33:6
Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee!
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
Wisdom and knowledge, to govern thyself and thy people well, shall be the stability of thy times; of thy reign; times being oft put for things done in those times, as 37:18, &c. He turneth his speech to Hezekiah. The sense is, Thy throne shall be established upon the sure foundations of wisdom and justice. Strength of salvation; thy saving strength, or thy strong or mighty salvation. The fear of the Lord is his treasure: and although thou shalt have great treasures of gold and silver, &c., yet thy chief treasure and delight is, and shall be, in promoting the fear and worship of God; which shall be a great honour and safeguard to thyself and people. He saith, his treasure, for thy treasure, by a sudden change of the person, usual in these books.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
Isaiah 33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, [and] strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD [is] his treasure.Ver. 6. And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times.] Thy times, O Hezekiah; but especially, O Christ. Or, the stability of thy times and strong safeguard shall thy wisdom and knowledge be. "By his knowledge" - that is, by faith in him - "shall my righteous servant" (Jesus Christ) "justify many"; but these are also sanctified by him. The fear of the Lord is their treasure; they "hold faith and a good conscience, which some, having put away, concerning faith, have made shipwreck." The fear of the Lord is his treasure.] The spirit of this holy fear rested upon Christ, and good Hezekiah was eminent for it, not for civil prudence only. This was flos regis, the fairest flower in all his garland; this is solidissima regiae politiae basis, as one saith, the best policy, and the way to wealth. Paradin. in Symbol.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
(6) Wisdom and knowledge . . .—The words are used in the higher sense, as in Proverbs 1:1-4, in contrast with the craft and devices of men, just as the “fear of the Lord” is the true treasure, in contrast with the silver and gold in which Hezekiah had been led to place his trust.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
Verse 6. His treasure - "Thy treasure."] Ὁθησαυροςσου, Sym. He had in his copy אצרך otsarcha, "thy treasure," not אצרו otsaro, "his treasure."
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 33:6
6. The verse is difficult and may be construed in several ways. We might either render “and the stability of thy times shall be a store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge” (virtually as R.V. marg.); or take the words “stability of thy times” as a complete sentence (see Davidson’s Synt. § 3, Rem. 2), and translate as follows: And there shall be stability in thy times; wisdom and knowledge are a store of salvation; the fear of Jehovah is his (Israel’s) treasure. The general idea is that a right religious attitude is the true strength of the nation and the pledge of its deliverance from all dangers. That the words “store” and “treasure” were suggested by the depleted treasury of Hezekiah is not a natural supposition. The word times is used, as in Psalms 31:15, in the sense of “predetermined lot.”
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 33:6
And 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 33:6
5, 6. The Lord is exalted — A paean of joy. It suits the connexion well to regard these verses as forming a chorus opened by the Jews. They praise Jehovah for their remarkable deliverance.
Sermons on Isaiah 33:6
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Oh the Depth by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of deepening our relationship with God and going beyond superficiality. He uses the example of Jesus being tempted by the enem |
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Our God Is a Consuming Fire by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel. He highlights how God protected them in the fiery furnace and emphasize |
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The Secret of Deliverance From Evil. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the pervasive nature of evil in the world, both within and without, and highlights that true deliverance from sin comes through the fear of the Lord. He e |
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The Veil of Deception: Truth Is Not a Conspiracy Theory by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman addresses the pervasive veil of deception affecting society, emphasizing that truth is not a conspiracy theory but a necessity for discernment in turbulent times. He |
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Life's Most Important Fear by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes that the most significant fear in life is the lack of reverence for God, as highlighted in Romans 3:9-18. He explains that many people do not recognize thei |
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Proverbs 9:10 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is the foundational starting point for wisdom, urging believers to recognize the importance of reverential awe towards God. He disc |
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Proverbs 1:7 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is foundational to all true knowledge and wisdom, explaining that this fear is rooted in reverence, awe, and a proper understanding |