Isaiah 1:26
New International Version
I will restore your leaders as in days of old, your rulers as at the beginning. Afterward you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.”

New Living Translation
Then I will give you good judges again and wise counselors like you used to have. Then Jerusalem will again be called the Home of Justice and the Faithful City.”

English Standard Version
And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.”

Berean Standard Bible
I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.”

King James Bible
And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellers as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.

New King James Version
I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.”

New American Standard Bible
“Then I will restore your judges as at first, And your counselors as at the beginning; After that you will be called the city of righteousness, A faithful city.”

NASB 1995
“Then I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning; After that you will be called the city of righteousness, A faithful city.”

NASB 1977
“Then I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning; After that you will be called the city of righteousness, A faithful city.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then I will have your judges return as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning; Afterwards you will be called the city of righteousness, A faithful town.”

Amplified Bible
“Then I will restore your judges as at the first, And your counselors as at the beginning; Afterward you will be called the city of righteousness, The faithful city.”

Christian Standard Bible
I will restore your judges to what they were at first, and your advisers to what they were at the start. Afterward you will be called the Righteous City, a Faithful Town.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will restore your judges to what they once were, and your advisers to their former state. Afterward you will be called the Righteous City, a Faithful City.”

American Standard Version
and I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called The city of righteousness, a faithful town.

Contemporary English Version
Jerusalem, I will choose judges and advisors like those you had before. Your new name will be "Justice and Faithfulness."

English Revised Version
and I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called The city of righteousness, the faithful city.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will give you judges like you had long ago, advisers like you had in the beginning. After that you will be called the Righteous City, the Faithful Town."

Good News Translation
I will give you rulers and advisers like those you had long ago. Then Jerusalem will be called the righteous, faithful city."

International Standard Version
Let me restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you'll be called 'The Righteous City' and 'The Faithful City of Zion'.

Majority Standard Bible
I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.”

NET Bible
I will reestablish honest judges as in former times, wise advisers as in earlier days. Then you will be called, 'The Just City, Faithful Town.'"

New Heart English Bible
I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called 'The city of righteousness, a faithful town.'

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counselors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.

World English Bible
I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called ‘The city of righteousness, a faithful town.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I give back your judges as at the first, "" And your counselors as in the beginning, "" After this you are called, A city of righteousness—a faithful city.”

Young's Literal Translation
And I give back thy judges as at the first, And thy counsellors as in the beginning, After this thou art called, 'A city of righteousness -- a faithful city.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And I will turn back thy judges as in the beginning, and thy counsellors as in the beginning: after this he shall call to thee, The city of justice, the faithful city.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will restore thy judges se they were before, and thy counsellors as of old. After this thou shalt be called the city of the just, a faithful city.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will restore your judges, so that they will be as before, and your counselors as in times long past. After this, you shall be called the City of the Just, the Faithful City.

New American Bible
I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as in the beginning; After that you shall be called city of justice, faithful city.

New Revised Standard Version
And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counsellors as at the beginning; afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall raise up your justice as that from former time and your Counselors as that from in front of us, and after this you shall be called The City of Righteousness and The City of Faith.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will restore thy judges as at the first, And thy counsellors as at the beginning; Afterward thou shalt be called The city of righteousness, The faithful city.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will establish thy judges as before, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: and afterward thou shalt be called the city of righteousness, the faithful mother-city of Sion.

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Context
The Corruption of Zion
25I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. 26I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.” 27Zion will be redeemed with justice, her repentant ones with righteousness.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 33:7-9
I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity and will rebuild them as in former times. / And I will cleanse them from all the iniquity they have committed against Me, and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against Me. / So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.

Zechariah 8:3-8
This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Old men and old women will again sit along the streets of Jerusalem, each with a staff in hand because of great age. / And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.” ...

Amos 9:11-15
“In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old, / that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this. / “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. ...

Ezekiel 36:33-36
This is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be resettled and the ruins to be rebuilt. / The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through. / Then they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and destroyed are now fortified and inhabited.’ ...

Micah 4:8
And you, O watchtower of the flock, O stronghold of the Daughter of Zion—the former dominion will be restored to you; sovereignty will come to the Daughter of Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 60:17-18
Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. / No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

Isaiah 62:6-7
On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, / nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.

Isaiah 32:1
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.

Isaiah 54:11-14
“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. / Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. ...

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Acts 3:19-21
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, / that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you. / Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.

Revelation 21:1-5
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. / I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. ...

Revelation 3:12
The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.

Revelation 2:26-27
And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. / He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery—just as I have received authority from My Father.


Treasury of Scripture

And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counsellors as at the beginning: afterward you shall be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.

and I will

Isaiah 32:1,2
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment…

Isaiah 60:17,18
For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness…

Numbers 12:3
(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)

thou shalt

Isaiah 1:21
How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.

Isaiah 60:21
Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

Isaiah 62:1
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.

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Isaiah 1
1. Isaiah complains of Judah for her rebellion
5. He laments her judgments
10. He upbraids their whole service
16. He exhorts to repentance, with promises and threats
21. Bewailing their wickedness, he denounces God's judgments
25. He promises grace
28. And threatens destruction to the wicked














I will restore
The phrase "I will restore" signifies a divine promise of renewal and redemption. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "אָשִׁיבָה" (ashivah), which comes from the root "שׁוּב" (shuv), meaning to return or bring back. This indicates God's intention to bring back what was lost or to return the people to a former state of righteousness and justice. Historically, this reflects God's covenant faithfulness, as He often promised restoration to Israel after periods of judgment and exile. It is a message of hope, emphasizing God's mercy and His desire to see His people restored to their intended glory.

your judges
The term "your judges" refers to leaders who were responsible for maintaining justice and righteousness in society. In ancient Israel, judges were not only legal arbiters but also leaders who guided the people according to God's laws. The Hebrew word "שֹׁפְטַיִךְ" (shofetayikh) is derived from "שָׁפַט" (shafat), meaning to judge or govern. This restoration of judges implies a return to a time when leadership was characterized by integrity and adherence to divine law, reminiscent of the period of the Judges before the establishment of the monarchy.

as at first
The phrase "as at first" suggests a return to an original, ideal state. It implies a restoration to the purity and righteousness that characterized the early days of Israel's history, possibly alluding to the time of the Judges or the leadership of Moses and Joshua. This is a call back to foundational principles and a time when the people were more closely aligned with God's will.

and your counselors
"Your counselors" refers to advisors or leaders who provide wisdom and guidance. The Hebrew word "יוֹעֲצַיִךְ" (yo'atzayikh) comes from "יָעַץ" (ya'atz), meaning to advise or counsel. This restoration of counselors indicates a return to wise and godly leadership, where decisions are made in accordance with divine wisdom. It underscores the importance of having leaders who seek God's guidance in their decision-making processes.

as at the beginning
Similar to "as at first," this phrase emphasizes a return to an original state of righteousness and justice. It suggests a restoration to the foundational values and principles that were present at the inception of the nation. This is a call to return to the purity and faithfulness that characterized the early days of Israel's covenant relationship with God.

Afterward you will be called
This phrase indicates a transformation in identity and reputation. The Hebrew word "יִקָּרֵא" (yiqqare) means to be called or named. It suggests that following the restoration, there will be a new recognition or acknowledgment of the people's renewed state. This change in identity is a result of the divine restoration and the people's return to righteousness.

the City of Righteousness
"The City of Righteousness" is a prophetic title that signifies a community characterized by justice and moral integrity. In the context of Jerusalem, it implies a transformation from a city plagued by corruption and injustice to one that embodies God's standards of righteousness. This title reflects the ultimate goal of God's restorative work, where the city becomes a beacon of divine justice and holiness.

a Faithful City
"A Faithful City" denotes a community that is steadfast in its commitment to God and His covenant. The Hebrew word for faithful, "נֶאֱמָנָה" (ne'emanah), conveys reliability, trustworthiness, and loyalty. This transformation into a faithful city indicates a return to covenant faithfulness, where the people live in accordance with God's laws and maintain a steadfast relationship with Him. It is a vision of a community that reflects God's faithfulness in their own lives.

(26) I will restore thy judges as at the first.--The prophet looks back to the good old days, the time probably of David, or the early years of Solomon (1Kings 10:9)--as Englishmen look back to those of Elizabeth--when judges were faithful, and princes upright, and the people happy--to such an ideal polity as that of Psalms 15, 24.

The city of righteousness, the faithful city.--The two nouns are not the same, and the second has rather the meaning of "citadel," the acropolis of Jerusalem. There is possibly an allusive reference to the idea embodied in the names of Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18; Hebrews 7:2) and Adonizedec (Joshua 10:3), as connected with Jerusalem. So in Jeremiah 33:16 the ideal city, no less than the ideal king, is to be called Jehovah Tsidkenu ("the Lord our righteousness"). . . .

Verse 26. - I will restore thy judges as at the first (see Exodus 19:25, 26). In the early times there was no bribery, no perversion of justice (Jeremiah 2:2, 3). God will bring back a time when the nation will renew its first love, and be as it was in the days of Moses and Joshua. Thy counselors (comp. 2 Samuel 15:12; 1 Chronicles 26:14; 1 Chronicles 27:32, 33, etc.). The city of righteousness; or, of justice. The prophecy may have been fulfilled in part by the earthly Jerusalem under Zerubhabel, Ezra, and the Maccabees. but is mainly fulfilled in the heavenly Jerusalem - the Church of God, the true Israel. The faithful city (comp. ver. 21). Certainly the post-Captivity Church was "faithful" to Jehovah, in the way of acknowledging him, and him only, to be God, to a very remarkable degree, and in strong contrast to its inclination during pro-Captivity times.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will restore
וְאָשִׁ֤יבָה (wə·’ā·šî·ḇāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

your judges
שֹׁפְטַ֙יִךְ֙ (šō·p̄ə·ṭa·yiḵ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

as at the first,
כְּבָרִ֣אשֹׁנָ֔ה (kə·ḇā·ri·šō·nāh)
Preposition-k, Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank

and your counselors
וְיֹעֲצַ֖יִךְ (wə·yō·‘ă·ṣa·yiḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve

as at the beginning.
כְּבַתְּחִלָּ֑ה (kə·ḇat·tə·ḥil·lāh)
Preposition-k, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8462: A commencement, rel, original

After that
אַחֲרֵי־ (’a·ḥă·rê-)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

you will be called
יִקָּ֤רֵא (yiq·qā·rê)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

the City
עִ֣יר (‘îr)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of Righteousness,
הַצֶּ֔דֶק (haṣ·ṣe·ḏeq)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

the Faithful
נֶאֱמָנָֽה׃ (ne·’ĕ·mā·nāh)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 539: To confirm, support

City.”
קִרְיָ֖ה (qir·yāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7151: A town, city


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