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Isaiah 52:6

Isaiah 52:6 in Multiple Translations

Therefore My people will know My name; therefore they will know on that day that I am He who speaks. Here I am!”

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.

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.

For this cause I will make my name clear to my people; in that day they will be certain that it is my word which comes to them; see, here am I.

So I'm going to make sure my people know me; at that time they will know that I am the one who means what he says. Yes, it's me!

Therefore my people shall know my Name: therefore they shall know in that day, that I am he that doe speake: beholde, it is I.

Therefore doth My people know My name, Therefore, in that day, Surely I [am] He who is speaking, behold Me.'

Therefore my people shall know my name. Therefore they shall know in that day that I am he who speaks. Behold, it is I.”

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.

Therefore my people shall know my name in that day: for I myself that spoke, behold I am here.

But my people will then have a close relationship with [MTY] me, and when that happens, they will know that I am the one who predicted/promised that it would happen. It is I, Yahweh, who will do it.”

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Isaiah 52:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לָ/כֵ֛ן יֵדַ֥ע עַמִּ֖/י שְׁמִ֑/י לָ/כֵן֙ בַּ/יּ֣וֹם הַ/ה֔וּא כִּֽי אֲנִי ה֥וּא הַֽ/מְדַבֵּ֖ר הִנֵּֽ/נִי
לָ/כֵ֛ן kên H3651 right Prep | Adv
יֵדַ֥ע yâdaʻ H3045 to know V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עַמִּ֖/י ʻam H5971 Amaw N-ms | Suff
שְׁמִ֑/י shêm H8034 name N-ms | Suff
לָ/כֵן֙ kên H3651 right Prep | Adv
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם yôwm H3117 day Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֔וּא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Art | Pron
כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj
אֲנִי ʼănîy H589 I Pron
ה֥וּא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Pron
הַֽ/מְדַבֵּ֖ר dâbar H1696 to speak Art | V-Piel
הִנֵּֽ/נִי hên H2005 look! Part | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 52:6

לָ/כֵ֛ן kên H3651 "right" Prep | Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
יֵדַ֥ע yâdaʻ H3045 "to know" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
עַמִּ֖/י ʻam H5971 "Amaw" N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
שְׁמִ֑/י shêm H8034 "name" N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
לָ/כֵן֙ kên H3651 "right" Prep | Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֔וּא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Art | 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.
כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֲנִי ʼănîy H589 "I" Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
ה֥וּא 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.
הַֽ/מְדַבֵּ֖ר dâbar H1696 "to speak" Art | V-Piel
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
הִנֵּֽ/נִי hên H2005 "look!" Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.

Study Notes — Isaiah 52:6

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1 Hebrews 8:10–11 For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.
2 Ezekiel 37:13–14 Then you, My people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put My Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD.’”
3 Ezekiel 20:44 Then you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.”
4 Zechariah 10:9–12 Though I sow them among the nations, they will remember Me in distant lands; they and their children will live and return. I will bring them back from Egypt and gather them from Assyria. I will bring them to Gilead and Lebanon until no more room is found for them. They will pass through the sea of distress and strike the waves of the sea; all the depths of the Nile will dry up. The pride of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will depart. I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.
5 Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?
6 Ezekiel 39:27–29 When I bring them back from the peoples and gather them out of the lands of their enemies, I will show My holiness in them in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God, when I regather them to their own land, not leaving any of them behind after their exile among the nations. And I will no longer hide My face from them, for I will pour out My Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD.”
7 Exodus 33:19 “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”
8 Psalms 48:10 Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness.
9 Hebrews 6:14–18 saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
10 Exodus 34:5–7 And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD. Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”

Isaiah 52:6 Summary

[This verse, Isaiah 52:6, is a beautiful promise from God that His people will come to know Him deeply and understand His power and love (as seen in Jeremiah 31:34). When God says 'I am He who speaks', He's reminding us that He is the one in control, and we can trust His Word (like in Psalm 119:105). God's declaration of 'Here I am' is an invitation for us to draw near to Him and experience His presence in our lives, just as He was present with the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 33:14).]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God's people to 'know His name' in Isaiah 52:6?

To know God's name in this context means to have a deep understanding and reverence for who He is and what He does, as seen in Exodus 34:5-7 where God reveals His character to Moses.

Why is it significant that God says 'I am He who speaks'?

This statement emphasizes God's authority and power, highlighting that He is the one who speaks and acts, much like in Isaiah 46:10 where God declares His sovereignty over all things.

What is the significance of God saying 'Here I am'?

God's declaration of 'Here I am' is an expression of His presence and availability to His people, similar to His response to Moses in Exodus 3:4 when He says 'Here I am' to indicate His readiness to interact and guide.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?

Isaiah 52:6 serves as a turning point, shifting from a description of Israel's oppression to a declaration of God's redemption and presence, setting the stage for the good news proclaimed in Isaiah 52:7.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean for me to 'know God's name' in my own life, and how can I deepen my understanding of who He is?
  2. How do I respond to God's declaration of 'I am He who speaks', and what does this mean for my trust in His Word?
  3. In what ways can I be more aware of God's presence in my life, saying 'Here I am' to His call and guidance?
  4. How can I share the good news of God's redemption with others, as proclaimed in the surrounding verses?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 52:6

Therefore my people shall know my name,.... 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.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 52:6

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. Therefore my people shall know ... in that day - when Christ shall reveal Himself to Israel sensibly.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6

My people shall know my name; they shall have sensible experience of my infinite power and goodness in fighting for them and against you; whereby they shall be able to put your blasphemous tongues to silence. They shall know; which word is understood from the foregoing clause, as is very frequent in Scripture. In that day; when I shall redeem my people: which work was begun by the return of the Jews from Babylon, and afterwards carried on, and at last perfected, by the coming of the Messiah. That I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I: that all these promises are not the words of a weak, or fickle, or deceitful man, but of him who is the omnipotent, and unchangeable, and covenant-keeping God. Or thus, That I who have formerly spoken to you by my servants the prophets, do now speak to you in my own person, being clothed with flesh; which agrees well, as with the analogy of faith, and with divers other scriptures, so particularly with the next verse, and with divers following passages, which so evidently speak of the person and kingdom of Christ, that they cannot without great force be understood of any other.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6

Isaiah 52:6 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.Ver. 6. Therefore my people shall know my name,] sc., That I am Jehovah; the God of Amen, who "will not suffer my faithfulness to fail, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my mouth." And it shall therefore be so because my name - that nomen maiestativum - hath been blasphemed and vilified. God’ s people fare the better for their enemies’ insolencies. That I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.] Or, That it is I that do speak, saying, Lo, here I am. This some understand to be the second person in the Trinity, the eternal Son of the eternal Father, called "the Word," and there are those who give us this rule - Where the Old Testament bringeth in God appearing and speaking, we are to understand it always to be the second person. See John 12:37-42.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6

Verse 6. Therefore my people shall know] The word לכן lachen, occurring the second time in this verse, seems to be repeated by mistake. It has no force nor emphasis as a repetition; it only embarrasses the construction and the sense. It was not in the copies from which the Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate were translated; it was not in the copy of the Septuagint from which the Arabic was translated; but in the Aldine and Complutensian editions διατουτο is repeated; probably so corrected, in order to make it conformable with the Hebrew text. I am he that doth speak - "I am he, JEHOVAH, that promised"] For הוא hu, the Bodleian MS. and another have יהוה, Jehovah; "For I am JEHOVAH that promised;" and another ancient MS. adds יהוה Jehovah after הוא hu. The addition of JEHOVAH seems to be right in consequence of what was said in the preceding line, "My people shall know my name."

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 52:6

6. The contempt thus brought on His name is the crowning motive of Jehovah’s interposition,—another point of affinity with Ezekiel (see Ezekiel 36:21). my people shall know my name] i.e. shall know by experience what My name imports; comp. “shall know that I am Jehovah,” in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 20:42; Ezekiel 20:44 and often). The second therefore, followed by no new verb, is both superfluous and difficult and should probably be omitted, with LXX. that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I] The last words “behold me” are hardly to be taken as obj. of the verb “speak”; they simply repeat the sense of the preceding clause: “They shall know that it is I who speak; here am I” (cf. Ezekiel 5:13).

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 52:6

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.

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6

3-6. Shall be redeemed without money — As the Babylonians paid no price for Israel, so they shall receive none for her return. God punishes injustice all round.

Sermons on Isaiah 52:6

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David Wilkerson An Ironclad Promise by David Wilkerson David Wilkerson emphasizes God's unwavering promise to be present in our darkest trials, reminding us that He speaks to us with reassurance, just as He did with the disciples durin
David Wilkerson The Worms Shall Crawl Out of Their Holes by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the speaker discusses the loss of trust and confidence in various institutions, including the judicial system, school system, and even marriage. He highlights the p
Jim Cymbala A Much Better Way by Jim Cymbala In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic runner who became a prisoner of war during World War II. Zamperini endured unimaginable suffering
Zac Poonen The Call of God - the Call to Holiness by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a man who has been struggling with a lizard-like creature that represents a sinful desire. The man is torn between wanting to get r
Zac Poonen The Terms of the New Convenant by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance and following His will in our lives. He compares it to starting a new job, where we must first under
Zac Poonen (The Better Covenant) 1 - a Loving Father by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the essential difference between the new covenant and the old covenant. He highlights the fact that many Chri
Zac Poonen (The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity) You Who Have Failed Will Be a Blessing by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker discusses the characteristics of the Apostle Paul, emphasizing that he did not possess physical attractiveness but was chosen by God to be a mighty Apos

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