Isaiah 33:5 The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

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New International Version
The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness.

New Living Translation
Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven, he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness.

English Standard Version
The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness,

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

King James Bible
The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

New King James Version
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

NASB 1995
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

NASB 1977
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Amplified Bible
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

American Standard Version
Jehovah is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Contemporary English Version
You, LORD, are above all others, and you live in the heavens. You have brought justice and fairness to Jerusalem;

English Revised Version
The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD is honored because he lives on high. He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.

Good News Translation
How great the LORD is! He rules over everything. He will fill Jerusalem with justice and integrity

International Standard Version
"The LORD is exalted, for he lives on high; he has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

NET Bible
The LORD is exalted, indeed, he lives in heaven; he fills Zion with justice and fairness.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high. He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

World English Bible
Yahweh is exalted, for he dwells on high. He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
YHWH is set on high, for He is dwelling on high, "" He filled Zion [with] judgment and righteousness,

Young's Literal Translation
Set on high is Jehovah, for He is dwelling on high, He filled Zion with judgment and righteousness,

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah was exalted; for he dwells On high: he filled Zion with judgment and justice.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord is magnified, for he hath dwelt on high: he hath filled Sion with judgment and justice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord has been magnified, because he has lived on high. He has filled Zion with judgment and justice.

New American Bible
The LORD is exalted, enthroned on high; he fills Zion with right and justice.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD is exalted, he dwells on high; he filled Zion with justice and righteousness;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH who inhabits the high places is lifted up, and judgment and righteousness filled Zion

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD is exalted, for He dwelleth on high; He hath filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The God who dwells on high is holy: Sion is filled with judgment and righteousness.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The LORD is Exalted
…4Your spoil, O nations, is gathered as by locusts; like a swarm of locusts men sweep over it. 5The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. 6He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.…

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Cross References

Psalm 99:4
The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Psalm 97:2
Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.

Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.

Psalm 11:7
For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

Psalm 9:7-8
But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. / He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.

Jeremiah 9:24
But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Isaiah 9:7
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.

Isaiah 11:4-5
but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. / Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.

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

Isaiah 61:8
For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.

Isaiah 5:16
But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Treasury of Scripture

The LORD is exalted; for he dwells on high: he has filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

the Lord

Isaiah 33:10
Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up myself.

Isaiah 2:11,17
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day…

Isaiah 12:4
And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

he dwelleth

Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Isaiah 66:1
Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?

Psalm 113:5,6
Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, …

he hath

Isaiah 1:26,27
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…

Isaiah 4:2-4
In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel…

Isaiah 32:1,15-18
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment…

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Isaiah 33

1. God's judgments against the enemies of the church
13. The consternation of sinners, and privileges of the godly

Berean Study Bible

The LORD
The term "LORD" in this context is derived from the Hebrew name "Yahweh," which is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness. In the conservative Christian perspective, this name signifies God's unchanging nature and His sovereign authority over all creation. Yahweh is the God who revealed Himself to Moses in the burning bush, and His presence is a constant source of hope and strength for His people.

is exalted
The phrase "is exalted" comes from the Hebrew root "rum," which means to be high, lifted up, or elevated. This highlights God's supreme position above all earthly powers and authorities. In the historical context of Isaiah, this exaltation is a reminder to the Israelites that despite their current struggles and the threats from surrounding nations, God remains sovereign and in control. For Christians, this serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority and the assurance that His purposes will prevail.

for He dwells on high
This phrase emphasizes God's transcendence and His dwelling in the heavens, far above the earthly realm. The Hebrew word "marom" is used here, indicating a place of height and majesty. This imagery reassures believers of God's omnipotence and His ability to oversee and govern the universe. It also serves as a call to worship, recognizing that God is not limited by human constraints and is worthy of all praise and adoration.

He has filled Zion
"Zion" refers to the city of Jerusalem, which holds significant spiritual and historical importance as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. The phrase "He has filled Zion" suggests God's presence and blessing upon His chosen city. In a broader theological sense, Zion represents the people of God and the future hope of the New Jerusalem. This filling signifies God's provision, protection, and the promise of His abiding presence with His people.

with justice
The Hebrew word for "justice" is "mishpat," which encompasses fairness, righteousness, and the proper order of society according to God's standards. In the context of Isaiah, this justice is a divine attribute that God imparts to His people, ensuring that His kingdom is characterized by righteousness and equity. For Christians, this reflects the moral and ethical standards that God expects from His followers, and it points to the ultimate justice that will be established through Christ's reign.

and righteousness
"Righteousness" is translated from the Hebrew word "tsedaqah," which refers to the quality of being morally right or justifiable. It is closely linked with justice and is a key attribute of God's character. In the biblical narrative, righteousness is not only a legal standing but also a relational concept, emphasizing right relationships with God and others. For believers, this righteousness is imputed through faith in Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect righteousness and enables His followers to live in accordance with God's will.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(5) The Lord is exalted . . .--The vision of the seer takes in the ideal city of God, Jehovah dwelling on high in His holy Temple, the city at last filled with "judgment and righteousness."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 5. - The Lord is exalted. His destruction of the Assyrian host is an exaltation of God; i.e. it causes him to be exalted in the thoughts of those who have cognizance of the fact (comp. Exodus 15:14-16; Psalm 96:3-10, etc.). It is an indication to them that he has his dwelling on high, and is the true King of heaven. He hath filled Zion with judgment, etc. (comp. Isaiah 32:15-17). The destruction is, in part, the result, in part the cause, of the Jews once more turning to God, putting away their iniquities, and establishing the reign of justice and righteousness in the land (see Isaiah 1:26).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is exalted,
נִשְׂגָּ֣ב (niś·gāḇ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7682: To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong

for
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

He dwells
שֹׁכֵ֖ן (šō·ḵên)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell

on high;
מָר֑וֹם (mā·rō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4791: Altitude

He has filled
מִלֵּ֣א (mil·lê)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

Zion
צִיּ֔וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

with justice
מִשְׁפָּ֖ט (miš·pāṭ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

and righteousness.
וּצְדָקָֽה׃ (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

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