New International VersionBy myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear.
New Living TranslationI have sworn by my own name; I have spoken the truth, and I will never go back on my word: Every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to me.”
English Standard VersionBy myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: ‘To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.’
Berean Standard BibleBy Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
King James BibleI have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
New King James VersionI have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, And shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath.
New American Standard Bible“I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out from My mouth in righteousness And will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance.
NASB 1995“I have sworn by Myself, The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness And will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance.
NASB 1977“I have sworn by Myself, The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness And will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance.
Legacy Standard BibleI have sworn by Myself, The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness And will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance.
Amplified Bible“I have sworn [an oath] by Myself, The word is gone out of My mouth in righteousness And shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear [allegiance].
Christian Standard BibleBy myself I have sworn; truth has gone from my mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow to me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
Holman Christian Standard BibleBy Myself I have sworn; Truth has gone from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow to Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
American Standard VersionBy myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
Contemporary English VersionI have made a solemn promise, one that won't be broken: Everyone will bow down and worship me.
English Revised VersionBy myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationI have bound myself with an oath. A word has gone out from my righteous mouth that will not be recalled, "Every knee will bow to me and every tongue will swear [allegiance]."
Good News TranslationMy promise is true, and it will not be changed. I solemnly promise by all that I am: Everyone will come and kneel before me and vow to be loyal to me.
International Standard VersionBy myself I have sworn— from my mouth has gone out integrity, a promise that won't be revoked: 'To me every knee will bow, and every tongue will swear. '
NET BibleI solemnly make this oath--what I say is true and reliable: 'Surely every knee will bow to me, every tongue will solemnly affirm;
New Heart English BibleBy myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear to God.
Webster's Bible TranslationI have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBy Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
World English BibleI have sworn by myself. The word has gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and will not be revoked, that to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall take an oath. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have sworn by Myself, "" A word has gone out from My mouth in righteousness, "" And it does not return, "" That to Me, every knee bows, every tongue swears.
Young's Literal Translation By Myself I have sworn, Gone out from my mouth in righteousness hath a word, And it turneth not back, That to Me, bow doth every knee, every tongue swear.
Smith's Literal TranslationBy myself I sware the word, justice went forth out of my mouth, and shall not turn back, That to me every knee shall bend, every tongue shall swear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have sworn by myself, the word of justice shall go out of my mouth, and shall not return: For every knee shall be bowed to me, and every tongue shall swear.
Catholic Public Domain VersionI have sworn by myself. The Word of justice will proceed from my mouth, and it will not turn back. For every knee shall bend to me, and every tongue shall swear it.
New American Bible
By myself I swear, uttering my just decree, a word that will not return: To me every knee shall bend; by me every tongue shall swear,
New Revised Standard Version
By myself I have sworn, from my mouth has gone forth in righteousness a word that shall not return: “To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.”Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return, that to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
By myself I have sworn, and the word of righteousness came out from my mouth, and it shall not return: "Every knee shall bow to me and by me every tongue shall swear”OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
By Myself have I sworn, The word is gone forth from My mouth in righteousness, And shall not come back, That unto Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall swear.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
By myself I swear, righteousness shall surely proceed out of my mouth; my words shall not be frustrated; that to me every knee shall bend, and every tongue shall swear by God,
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context God Calls Cyrus… 22Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. 23By MyselfI have sworn;truthhas gone outfrom My mouth,a wordthat will notbe revoked:Everykneewill bowbefore Me,everytonguewill swear allegiance.24Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’ ” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.…
Cross References Philippians 2:10-11that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Romans 14:11It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”
Psalm 22:27-28All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. / For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations.
Romans 11:36For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Revelation 5:13And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
Psalm 86:9All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.
Daniel 7:14And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
1 Corinthians 15:24-28Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. / For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. / The last enemy to be destroyed is death. ...
Revelation 15:4Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Zechariah 14:9On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.
Deuteronomy 32:39See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.
John 5:22-23Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, / so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
Psalm 2:8-12Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. / You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” / Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth. ...
Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
Treasury of Scripture I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. sworn Genesis 22:15-18 And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, … Jeremiah 22:5 But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation. Jeremiah 49:13 For I have sworn by myself, saith the LORD, that Bozrah shall become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes. the word Isaiah 45:19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosperin the thing whereto I sent it. Numbers 23:19 Godis not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not doit? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? that unto Romans 11:4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee tothe image of Baal. Romans 14:10-12 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ… Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, ofthings in heaven, andthings in earth, andthings under the earth; every tongue Isaiah 19:18-21 In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction… Isaiah 44:3-5 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: … Isaiah 65:16 That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. Jump to Previous AllegianceBentBowChangedForthIntegrityKneeMouthOathRevokedRighteousnessSwearSwornTongueTrue.TurnTurnethUtteredWordJump to Next AllegianceBentBowChangedForthIntegrityKneeMouthOathRevokedRighteousnessSwearSwornTongueTrue.TurnTurnethUtteredWordIsaiah 45 1.God calls Cyrus for his church's sake5.By his omnipotence he challenges obedience20.He convinces the idols of vanity by his saving powerBy Myself I have sworn;This phrase emphasizes the seriousness and unchangeable nature of God's promise. In ancient times, swearing by oneself was the highest form of oath, as there was no higher authority. This reflects God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all creation. It parallels Hebrews 6:13, where God swears by Himself to Abraham, underscoring the certainty of His promises. truth has gone out from My mouth,
The declaration of truth signifies the reliability and faithfulness of God's word. In the biblical context, God's word is equated with truth (John 17:17). This phrase assures that what God speaks is absolute and will come to pass, reflecting His unchanging nature (Numbers 23:19). a word that will not be revoked:
This highlights the irrevocability of God's decrees. Once God has spoken, His word is final and unalterable. This is consistent withIsaiah 55:11, where God's word is described as accomplishing what He desires and succeeding in the purpose for which it was sent. Every knee will bow before Me,
This phrase indicates universal submission to God's authority. It is echoed inPhilippians 2:10-11, where every knee bows to Jesus Christ, showing the fulfillment of this prophecy in the New Testament. It signifies the ultimate recognition of God's sovereignty by all creation, both in heaven and on earth. every tongue will swear allegiance.
This signifies a universal confession of God's lordship. The act of swearing allegiance implies a voluntary acknowledgment of God's rule. This is further connected toRomans 14:11, where Paul reiterates this prophecy, emphasizing the inevitability of all humanity acknowledging God's dominion. It also points to the eschatological hope where God's kingdom is fully realized. Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The speaker in this verse, emphasizing His sovereignty and the certainty of His declarations. 2. IsaiahThe prophet through whom God delivers this message, serving as a mouthpiece for divine revelation. 3. IsraelThe primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, though the implications extend to all nations. 4. NationsThe broader audience implied in the prophecy, indicating the universal scope of God's authority. 5. Future EventThe ultimate fulfillment when all creation acknowledges God's sovereignty. Teaching Points The Sovereignty of GodGod's declaration in Isaiah 45:23 underscores His ultimate authority over all creation. Believers are called to recognize and submit to His sovereignty in every aspect of life. The Certainty of God's WordThe irrevocable nature of God's word assures us of His faithfulness. We can trust His promises and live confidently in His truth. Universal Acknowledgment of GodThe prophecy points to a future reality where all will recognize God's lordship. This should motivate believers to share the gospel, knowing that God's kingdom will ultimately prevail. The Call to WorshipAs every knee will bow and every tongue confess, believers are encouraged to live lives of worship and allegiance to God now, reflecting the future reality in their daily walk. The Assurance of God's PromisesJust as God swore by Himself, His promises to us are secure. This assurance should inspire hope and perseverance in our faith journey. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Isaiah 45:23?
2.How does Isaiah 45:23 affirm God's sovereignty and authority over all creation?
3.What does "every knee will bow" imply about submission to God's will?
4.How does Philippians 2:10-11 connect with Isaiah 45:23's message?
5.In what ways can we acknowledge God's lordship in our daily lives?
6.How can Isaiah 45:23 inspire us to share God's truth with others?
7.What does Isaiah 45:23 reveal about God's sovereignty and authority over all creation?
8.How does Isaiah 45:23 support the concept of monotheism in Christianity?
9.In what ways does Isaiah 45:23 foreshadow the New Testament's message of universal submission to Christ?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 45?
11.Will every knee eventually bow?
12.Did people worship Jesus?
13.Is Jesus the supreme name above all others?
14.Is Jesus the supreme name above all others?What Does Isaiah 45:23 Mean By Myself I have swornGod does not appeal to any higher authority, because none exists. InGenesis 22:16 He tells Abraham, “By Myself I have sworn,” underscoring that His own character guarantees the promise.Hebrews 6:13–18 picks up the same idea, assuring believers that an oath grounded in God’s unchanging nature gives “strong encouragement.” Here in Isaiah, the self-sworn oath reminds us: • The Lord stands alone as the sovereign Creator (Isaiah 45:5). • What He promises is as unbreakable as He is eternal.
truth has gone out from My mouthEverything God speaks is entirely reliable.Numbers 23:19 affirms, “Has He said, and will He not do it?” Jesus echoes this inJohn 17:17, “Your word is truth.”Isaiah 55:11 assures that His word “will not return to Me empty.” When God declares something, it is not a mere possibility; it is reality waiting to unfold.
a word that will not be revokedOnce spoken, God’s decree cannot be canceled.Romans 11:29 says, “God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” Jesus reinforces this permanence: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35). Whatever opposition or delay may appear, the outcome is fixed because God’s integrity is on the line.
Every knee will bow before MeThe scope is universal—no person, power, or nation is exempt. Paul cites this verse inRomans 14:11 and again inPhilippians 2:10, applying it directly to Jesus Christ: “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow.”Revelation 5:13 pictures every creature in heaven and on earth joining the chorus. Whether in willing worship or compelled acknowledgment, every being will recognize God’s absolute lordship.
every tongue will swear allegianceThe confession is verbal and personal.Philippians 2:11 continues, “and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” Isaiah earlier foretells that even Egypt and Assyria will one day speak the language of Canaan and swear loyalty to the Lord (Isaiah 19:18).Revelation 15:4 asks, “Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name?” The answer is: ultimately, no one.
summaryIsaiah 45:23 is God’s ironclad declaration of His unrivaled sovereignty. Swearing by Himself, He releases a truth that cannot be undone: the entire universe will acknowledge His lordship. His oath is unbreakable, His word irrevocable, and His eventual universal acclaim certain. Every knee—yours, mine, and every ruler’s—will bow; every tongue will pledge loyalty. Trusting such a God is not merely wise; it is the only reasonable response to the One whose promises cannot fail. (23) I have sworn by myself.--The highest conceivable form of asseveration ( Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:5; Hebrews 6:13). Unto me every knee shall bow.--The faith of Israel becomes the religion of mankind, though, from the prophet's standpoint, Israel does not lose its distinctive nationality. We note the application of the words to the Christ inPhilippians 2:10;Romans 14:11. . . . Verse 23. - I have sworn by myself (comp. Genesis 22:17; Jeremiah 22:5; Jeremiah 49:15). "God swears "by himself," because he can swear by no greater" ( Hebrews 6:13). He condescends, for man's sake, to confirm in this way promises that are exceedingly precious (see the Homiletics on Isaiah 14:24). The word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness. So Dr. Kay and Mr. Cheyne (comp. ver. 19, "I the Lord speak righteousness"). And shall not return; i.e. shall not be withdrawn or retracted. God's gifts and promises are "without repentance." Every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. This universal turning to God belongs to the final Messianic kingdom, prophesied in Isaiah 2:2-4; Isaiah 11:6-9; Isaiah 35:1-10; Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 66:18-23; and also by Daniel ( Daniel 7:9-14) and St. John the Divine ( Revelation 21:1-4). The entire destruction of God's enemies is to take place previously ( Revelation 19:17-21).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew By Myself I have sworn;נִשְׁבַּ֔עְתִּי(niš·ba‘·tî)Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7650:To seven oneself, sweartruthצְדָקָ֛ה(ṣə·ḏā·qāh)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666:Rightness, subjectively, objectivelyhas gone outיָצָ֨א(yā·ṣā)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proximfrom My mouth,מִפִּ֧י(mip·pî)Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6310:The mouth, edge, portion, side, according toa wordדָּבָ֖ר(dā·ḇār)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a causethat will notוְלֹ֣א(wə·lō)Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, nobe revoked:יָשׁ֑וּב(yā·šūḇ)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, againEveryכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everykneeבֶּ֔רֶךְ(be·reḵ)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1290:The kneewill bowתִּכְרַ֣ע(tiḵ·ra‘)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3766:To bend the knee, to sink, to prostratebefore Me,לִי֙(lî)Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebreweveryכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everytongueלָשֽׁוֹן׃(lā·šō·wn)Noun - common singular
Strong's 3956:The tonguewill confess allegiance.תִּשָּׁבַ֖ע(tiš·šā·ḇa‘)Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7650:To seven oneself, swear
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