Isaiah 16:5 kjv
And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
Isaiah 16:5 nkjv
In mercy the throne will be established; And One will sit on it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, Judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness."
Isaiah 16:5 niv
In love a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it? one from the house of David? one who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness.
Isaiah 16:5 esv
then a throne will be established in steadfast love, and on it will sit in faithfulness in the tent of David one who judges and seeks justice and is swift to do righteousness."
Isaiah 16:5 nlt
then God will establish one of David's descendants as king.
He will rule with mercy and truth.
He will always do what is just
and be eager to do what is right.
Isaiah 16 5 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 16:5 | And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. | Fulfillment of Davidic promise |
| 2 Sam 7:12-13 | When thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee... and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever. | Covenant with David |
| Luke 1:32-33 | He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. | Annunciation to Mary |
| Acts 15:16 | After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build up the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: | Peter's speech in Acts |
| John 14:6 | Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. | Jesus as truth |
| Isa 11:4 | But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. | Characteristics of the King |
| Psa 72:1-4 | Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. | Prayer for the King |
| Rev 19:11 | And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon it was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. | Christ's return |
| Jer 23:5 | Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. | Prophecy of a righteous King |
| Heb 1:8 | But of the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. | Jesus as God's Son |
| 1 John 2:1 | My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. | Jesus as righteousness |
| Rom 5:21 | That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. | Grace through righteousness |
| Zec 7:9 | Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: | Command for justice and mercy |
| Amos 5:24 | But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. | Call for justice and righteousness |
| Mic 6:8 | He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? | Requirements of God |
| Isa 42:4 | He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. | Servant's faithfulness |
| Isa 9:7 | Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. | Promise of enduring kingdom |
| Psa 103:6 | The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. | God's character |
| Prov 31:9 | Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. | Wisdom for leadership |
| Acts 1:8 | But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. | Commissioning of disciples |
Isaiah 16 verses
Isaiah 16 5 Meaning
The verse foretells the establishment of a Davidic king, characterized by steadfastness and justice, who will rule from a place of royal authority, seeking righteousness. This reign will bring stability and judgment to the land of Edom.
Isaiah 16 5 Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy concerning Moab. In the preceding verses (Isaiah 16:1-4), the prophet calls upon the people of Moab to provide refuge for the exiles from Judah, a response to Moab's pride and former oppressions. Verse 5 then shifts focus to the future king who will bring justice and righteousness. This future ruler is presented as the one who will ultimately bring stability and judgment to the surrounding nations, including Edom, which historically had a contentious relationship with Israel. The prophecy reflects a hope for a just and lasting messianic reign.
Isaiah 16 5 Word analysis
- וּבְחֶ֣סֶד (u'vekhesed):
- ו (u): And (conjunction).
- ב (be): in, by, with (preposition).
- חֶ֣סֶד (khesed): lovingkindness, mercy, steadfast love, covenant faithfulness. This is a rich term in Hebrew, denoting God's unfailing love and commitment to His people, often within the context of a covenant.
- יִכּוֹ (yikkon):
- יִ (yi): future tense prefix.
- כּוֹ (kkon): will be established, made firm, made ready, endure. From the root כּוּן (kun), meaning to be firm, fixed, prepared.
- כִּסֵּ֣א (kisse):
- כִּסֵּ֣ (kisse): throne. The seat of authority and power.
- לְמֹשֶׁ֣ךְ (lemoshekh):
- לְ (le): to, for (preposition).
- מֹשֶׁ֣ךְ (moshekh): longevity, length of time, a prolonged period. Suggests a continuous, enduring reign.
- וְיָשַׁ֣ב (veyashav):
- וְ (ve): and (conjunction).
- יָשַׁ֣ב (yashav): he shall sit. To dwell, remain, occupy a place.
- עָלָ֣יו (alav):
- עַל (al): upon, on.
- ָיו (-av): him (suffix).
- בֶּאֱמֶ (be'emeth):
- בְּ (be): in (preposition).
- אֱמֶ (emeth): truth, faithfulness, reliability, certainty.
- ת (eth): (possessive suffix often integrated with preceding word).
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