Isaiah 56:1

Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 56:1

BSB

This is what the LORD says: "Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed.

AKJV

Thus said the LORD, Keep you judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

CPDV

Thus says the Lord: Preserve judgment, and accomplish justice. For my salvation is close to its arrival, and my justice is close to being revealed.

ERV

Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do righteousness: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

NHEB

Thus says the LORD, "Keep justice, and do righteousness; for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

SMT

Thus said Jehovah, Watch ye judgment and do justice; for my salvation drew near to come, and my justice to be uncovered.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 56:1

ThussaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper Name KeepH8104VerbyejudgmentH4941Noun MasculineanddoH6213Verb justiceH6666Noun FeminineformysalvationH3444Noun FeminineisnearH7138AdjectivetocomeH935VerbandmyrighteousnessH6666Noun FemininetoberevealedH1540Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 56:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 56:1

Summary

Practice justice and righteousness, salvation approaching

Event

Call to justice and righteousness

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC