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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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 52:6
Study Notes — Isaiah 52:6
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- Isaiah 52:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 52:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 52:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 52:6
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 52:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6
- Sermons on Isaiah 52:6
Context — Deliverance for Jerusalem
6Therefore My people will know My name; therefore they will know on that day that I am He who speaks. Here I am!”
7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” 8Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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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
- 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?
- 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?
- In what ways can I be more aware of God's presence in my life, saying 'Here I am' to His call and guidance?
- 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 52:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 52:6
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 52:6
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 52:6
Sermons on Isaiah 52:6
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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(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 |
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(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 |



