Isaiah 45:25 Meaning and Explanation
“In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The descendants of Israel will be justified and will glory in the LORD, participating in His vindication.
The Context of Isaiah 45:25
Israel's final vindication comes through being justified and glorying in the LORD.
What Does Isaiah 45:25 Mean?
The promise reaches its culmination: Israel's seed will be 'justified.' Justification means both being declared righteous before God and being vindicated before the world. Through the restoration accomplished by God using Cyrus, Israel's reputation will be restored, and their relationship with God will be affirmed. The exiles will return not in shame but in vindication, as a people whom God has chosen and preserved.
The promise that Israel will 'glory' in the LORD completes the restoration. To glory is to boast, to celebrate, to find honor and delight. Israel's future glory is inseparable from God's glory—they will glory in His character, His faithfulness, His power. Rather than the shame threatened against idol-makers and God's enemies, Israel experiences public vindication and the restored joy of being God's covenant people. The entire prophecy culminates in the vision of Israel justified and glorying in their relationship with God.
Isaiah 45:25 in the Original Language
'shall glory' (יתהללו, yit-hallelu) — to boast in, celebrate, or find honor; to take pride in something or someone worthy of honor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 45:25
What does Isaiah 45:25 mean?
The descendants of Israel will be justified and will glory in the LORD, participating in His vindication.
What is the context of Isaiah 45:25?
Israel's final vindication comes through being justified and glorying in the LORD.