Isaiah 32:16 kjv
Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
Isaiah 32:16 nkjv
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, And righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
Isaiah 32:16 niv
The LORD's justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field.
Isaiah 32:16 esv
Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness abide in the fruitful field.
Isaiah 32:16 nlt
Justice will rule in the wilderness
and righteousness in the fertile field.
Isaiah 32 16 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 32:17 | "The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quiet confidence forever." | Isaiah 32:17 (fulfillment) |
| Romans 5:1 | "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." | Romans 5:1 ( NT connection) |
| Galatians 5:22-23 | "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." | Galatians 5:22-23 (fruit of the Spirit) |
| Philippians 4:7 | "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." | Philippians 4:7 (peace of God) |
| Hebrews 12:11 | "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." | Hebrews 12:11 (discipline leading to peace) |
| Matthew 5:9 | "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." | Matthew 5:9 (peacemakers) |
| John 14:27 | "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." | John 14:27 (Jesus' peace) |
| Isaiah 9:6 | "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." | Isaiah 9:6 (Messiah as Prince of Peace) |
| Psalm 85:10 | "Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other." | Psalm 85:10 (righteousness and peace) |
| Isaiah 45:23 | "By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in righteousness, and it will not be retracted: 'To me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance.'" | Isaiah 45:23 (righteousness and God's oath) |
| Jeremiah 33:6 | "But I will bring it healing and recovery and will reveal them a great abundance of prosperity and security." | Jeremiah 33:6 (security from God) |
| Romans 14:17 | "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." | Romans 14:17 (kingdom's nature) |
| Psalm 37:37 | "Consider the blameless and look at the upright, for the future of that person is peace." | Psalm 37:37 (future of the upright) |
| Matthew 10:13 | "If the household is worthy, let your peace rest on it. If it is not worthy, let your peace return to you." | Matthew 10:13 (peace's nature) |
| Isaiah 28:16 | "So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; whoever trusts will never be dismayed." | Isaiah 28:16 (foundation of trust) |
| Psalm 119:165 | "Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble." | Psalm 119:165 (peace from loving God's law) |
| Isaiah 30:15 | "This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it." | Isaiah 30:15 (contrast with present lack) |
| Romans 8:6 | "The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace." | Romans 8:6 (life and peace through Spirit) |
| Proverbs 16:7 | "When the ways of people please the LORD, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them." | Proverbs 16:7 (peace through pleasing God) |
| Isaiah 54:13 | "All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace." | Isaiah 54:13 (teaching and peace) |
| 1 Peter 3:11 | "They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it." | 1 Peter 3:11 (pursuing peace) |
| Philippians 4:9 | "Whatever you have learned or received or heard or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace, will be with you." | Philippians 4:9 (practicing teachings, God of peace) |
Isaiah 32 verses
Isaiah 32 16 Meaning
Righteousness will produce peace and its effect will be quiet confidence forever.
Isaiah 32 16 Context
This verse is situated within the latter part of Isaiah chapter 32, a chapter that speaks of a future righteous reign under a Davidic king and the resulting blessings upon the land and its people. The preceding verses describe the folly of the current leadership and the coming judgment. However, chapter 32 pivots to a prophecy of restoration, emphasizing the transformation that will occur when the King rules in righteousness and the Spirit is poured out. Verse 16 provides a crucial insight into the nature and enduring quality of the blessings to come, directly linking them to the foundation of righteousness.
Isaiah 32 16 Word Analysis
- And: Connects the action/state of the preceding part of the verse (likely related to the King or righteous actions) to the consequence described.
- its: Refers back to righteousness.
- effect: Indicates the outcome or consequence.
- will be: Denotes a future certainty, a promise.
- peace: Hebrew: שָׁלוֹם (shalom). This is a rich word encompassing far more than mere absence of conflict. It signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, prosperity, harmony, and tranquility. It's a state of flourishing and security.
- And: Links the two resulting aspects.
- the product: Hebrew: פּוֹעֲלָת־ (poalath -). Derived from the verb פּוֹעַל (poal), meaning "to do," "to work," "to produce." It refers to the deed, the act, the consequence, or the fruit of labor. It emphasizes something actively brought about.
- of righteousness: Refers to the state or action of being just, upright, and morally right according to God's standards. This righteousness is not earned but a gift received through faith in God's appointed King.
- will be: Again signifies future certainty.
- quiet: Hebrew: שַׁאֲנַנּוּת (sha'anannuth -). Implies quietness, serenity, ease, and peaceful assurance. It suggests a state of being undisturbed and confident. It is closely related to 'shalom' but emphasizes the inner stillness and lack of anxiety.
- confidence: Hebrew: בִּטָּחֹן (bittachon -). Means trust, reliance, assurance, boldness, and security. It signifies a state of secure reliance on God and His promises, leading to fearlessness and boldness.
- forever: Hebrew: לָעַד (la'ad -). Denotes perpetuity, unending duration, to eternity. This speaks to the everlasting nature of the peace and confidence brought by true righteousness.
Isaiah 32 16 Bonus Section
The verse anticipates the fullness of the Messianic age, where God's righteous reign brings unprecedented peace. The phrase "quiet confidence" suggests an internal disposition resulting from external security, a confidence that is not boastful but rests securely in God's established order. The Hebrew term bittachon (confidence, trust) often carries the connotation of security and a fortified dwelling, implying that this confidence is like a strong, safe refuge provided by God Himself. The "forever" aspect underscores that this blessed state is not temporary but an eternal inheritance for those in covenant relationship with God through the righteous King.
Isaiah 32 16 Commentary
This verse succinctly captures the inherent and eternal nature of the blessings flowing from God's imputed righteousness and the presence of His reign. True peace (shalom), encompassing comprehensive well-being, is the direct consequence of a life lived in right standing with God. Furthermore, this right standing cultivates an unshakeable quiet confidence, an inner serenity and secure reliance that will endure throughout eternity. This is not a peace that the world can give or take away, but one grounded in God's unfailing faithfulness and the secure foundation of His promised King and Kingdom.
- Practical Application: Experiencing this "peace" and "confidence" begins with accepting God's provision for righteousness through Christ. Cultivating habits of prayer, scripture, and obedience strengthens this inner disposition.
- Contrast: The "quiet confidence" stands in stark contrast to the anxiety and instability of those who rely on worldly systems or their own efforts, highlighting the superior and enduring nature of God's gift.