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

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New International Version
But the LORD Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts.

New Living Translation
But the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will be exalted by his justice. The holiness of God will be displayed by his righteousness.

English Standard Version
But the LORD of hosts is exalted in justice, and the Holy God shows himself holy in righteousness.

Berean Standard Bible
But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

King James Bible
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

New King James Version
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, And God who is holy shall be hallowed in righteousness.

New American Standard Bible
But the LORD of armies will be exalted in judgment, And the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

NASB 1995
But the LORD of hosts will be exalted in judgment, And the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

NASB 1977
But the LORD of hosts will be exalted in judgment, And the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

Legacy Standard Bible
But Yahweh of hosts will be lofty in judgment, And the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

Amplified Bible
But the LORD of hosts will be exalted in justice, And God, the Holy One, will show Himself holy in righteousness [through His righteous judgments].

Christian Standard Bible
But the LORD of Armies is exalted by his justice, and the holy God demonstrates his holiness through his righteousness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the LORD of Hosts is exalted by His justice, and the holy God is distinguished by righteousness.

American Standard Version
but Jehovah of hosts is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.

Contemporary English Version
But the holy LORD God All-Powerful is praised, because he has shown who he is by bringing justice.

English Revised Version
but the LORD of hosts is exalted in judgment, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD of Armies will be honored when he judges. The holy God will show himself to be holy when he does what is right.

Good News Translation
But the LORD Almighty shows his greatness by doing what is right, and he reveals his holiness by judging his people.

International Standard Version
But the LORD of the Heavenly Armies is exalted in justice, and the Holy God proves himself to be righteously holy.

Majority Standard Bible
But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

NET Bible
The LORD who commands armies will be exalted when he punishes, the sovereign God's authority will be recognized when he judges.

New Heart English Bible
but the LORD of hosts is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

World English Bible
but Yahweh of Armies is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And YHWH of Hosts is high in judgment, "" And the Holy God sanctified in righteousness,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah of Hosts is high in judgment, And the Holy God sanctified in righteousness,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah of armies shall be exalted in judgment, and the holy God consecrated in justice.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and the holy God shall be sanctified in justice.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord of hosts will be exalted in judgment, and the holy God will be sanctified in justice.

New American Bible
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted by judgment, by justice the Holy God shown holy.

New Revised Standard Version
But the LORD of hosts is exalted by justice, and the Holy God shows himself holy by righteousness.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and the Holy God shall be sanctified in righteousness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts will be exalted in judgment and God The Holy One shall be hallowed in righteousness

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
But the LORD of hosts is exalted through justice, And God the Holy One is sanctified through righteousness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgement, and the holy God shall be glorified in righteousness.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Woes to the Wicked
…15So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes. 16But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness. 17Lambs will graze as in their own pastures, and strangers will feed in the ruins of the wealthy.…

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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.

Isaiah 2:11
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.

Isaiah 2:17
So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,

Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Isaiah 10:20-21
On that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on him who struck them, but they will truly rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. / A remnant will return—a remnant of Jacob—to the Mighty God.

Isaiah 29:19
The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

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

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.

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.

Ezekiel 36:23
I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes.

Ezekiel 39:7
So I will make My holy name known among My people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Zephaniah 3:5
The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame.

Treasury of Scripture

But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

the Lord

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.

1 Chronicles 29:11
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

Psalm 9:16
The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.

God that is holy.

Isaiah 6:3
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

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.

Revelation 3:7
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

sanctified

Isaiah 8:13
Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.

Isaiah 29:23
But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel.

Leviticus 10:3
Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

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Isaiah 5

1. Under the parable of a vineyard, God excuses his severe judgment
8. His judgments upon covetousness
11. Upon lasciviousness
13. Upon impiety
20. And upon injustice
26. The executioners of God's judgments

Berean Study Bible

But the LORD of Hosts
The title "LORD of Hosts" (Hebrew: Yahweh Sabaoth) emphasizes God's supreme command over the heavenly armies and all creation. This title is a reminder of God's omnipotence and sovereignty. In the historical context of Isaiah, this would have been a powerful reminder to the Israelites of God's ability to protect and deliver them, despite their current circumstances. It underscores the divine authority and power that God holds over all nations and peoples.

will be exalted
The Hebrew root for "exalted" is "rum," which means to be high, lifted up, or elevated. This conveys the idea that God's glory and majesty will be recognized and acknowledged by all. In a world where human pride often seeks to elevate itself, this phrase reminds us that it is God alone who is truly worthy of exaltation. His exaltation is not dependent on human acknowledgment but is an inherent aspect of His divine nature.

by His justice
The word "justice" (Hebrew: "mishpat") refers to God's perfect and fair judgment. In the biblical context, justice is not merely a legal term but a reflection of God's character. It involves setting things right and ensuring that righteousness prevails. This phrase assures believers that God's justice will ultimately prevail, even when human systems fail. It is a call to trust in God's righteous judgment and His ability to bring about true justice in His time.

and the holy God
The term "holy" (Hebrew: "qadosh") signifies being set apart, pure, and sacred. God's holiness is a central theme in Isaiah, highlighting His moral perfection and separateness from sin. This phrase emphasizes that God's actions are always consistent with His holy nature. In a world marred by sin, God's holiness stands as a beacon of purity and righteousness, calling His people to reflect His character in their lives.

will show Himself holy
The phrase "show Himself holy" (Hebrew: "qadash") means to be sanctified or to demonstrate holiness. This indicates that God's actions will reveal His holiness to the world. It is a promise that God's nature will be made evident through His deeds, particularly in how He deals with sin and injustice. This serves as both a comfort and a warning: a comfort to those who seek righteousness and a warning to those who persist in sin.

in righteousness
The word "righteousness" (Hebrew: "tsedeq") refers to what is right, just, and in accordance with God's standards. It is closely related to justice but focuses more on the moral and ethical dimensions of God's character. This phrase assures us that God's holiness is expressed through His righteous actions. It is a call for believers to align their lives with God's standards, knowing that His righteousness will ultimately prevail.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(16) Shall be sanctified.--Men had not recognised the holiness of Jehovah, and therefore He must manifest that holiness (in that sense "be sanctified") in acts of righteous severity. The "Holy One of Israel" was, we must remember, the name, of all Divine names, in which Israel most delighted, the ever-recurring burden of all the prophet's utterances.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 16. - God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness; rather, the holy God shows himself holy by righteousness; i.e. by executing this righteous judgment on Jerusalem the holy God shows his holiness.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

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

of Hosts
צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

will be exalted
וַיִּגְבַּ֛ה‪‬ (way·yiḡ·bah)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1361: To soar, be lofty, to be haughty

by His justice,
בַּמִּשְׁפָּ֑ט (bam·miš·pāṭ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

and the holy
הַקָּד֔וֹשׁ (haq·qā·ḏō·wōš)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

God
וְהָאֵל֙ (wə·hā·’êl)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty

will show Himself holy
נִקְדָּ֖שׁ (niq·dāš)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated

in righteousness.
בִּצְדָקָֽה׃ (biṣ·ḏā·qāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

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