Isaiah 52:6
New International Version
Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that day they will know that it is I who foretold it. Yes, it is I.”

New Living Translation
But I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power. Then at last they will recognize that I am the one who speaks to them.”

English Standard Version
Therefore my people shall know my name. Therefore in that day they shall know that it is I who speak; here I am.”

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore My people will know My name; therefore they will know on that day that I am He who speaks. Here I am!”

King James Bible
Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.

New King James Version
Therefore My people shall know My name; Therefore they shall know in that day That I am He who speaks: ‘Behold, it is I.’ ”

New American Standard Bible
Therefore, My people shall know My name; therefore on that day I am the one who is speaking, ‘Here I am.’”

NASB 1995
“Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore in that day I am the one who is speaking, ‘Here I am.’”

NASB 1977
“Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore in that day I am the one who is speaking, ‘Here I am.’”

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore in that day I am the one who is speaking, ‘Here I am.’”

Amplified Bible
Therefore My people shall know My Name and what it means. Therefore in that day I am the One who is speaking, ‘Here I am.’”

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore my people will know my name; therefore they will know on that day that I am he who says, ‘Here I am.’ ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore My people will know My name; therefore they will know on that day that I am He who says: Here I am.”

American Standard Version
Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I.

Contemporary English Version
My people, you will learn who I am and who is speaking because I am here.

English Revised Version
Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now my people will know my name. When that day comes, [they will know] that I am the one who says, "Here I am!"

Good News Translation
In time to come you will acknowledge that I am God and that I have spoken to you."

International Standard Version
Therefore my people will know my name; in that day they'll know that it is I who speaks, 'Here I am!'

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore My people will know My name; therefore they will know on that day that I am He who speaks. Here I am!”

NET Bible
For this reason my people will know my name, for this reason they will know at that time that I am the one who says, 'Here I am.'"

New Heart English Bible
Therefore my people shall know my name; in that day they will know that I am he who speaks; look, it is I."

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.

World English Bible
Therefore my people shall know my name. Therefore they shall know in that day that I am he who speaks. Behold, it is I.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore My people know My Name, "" Therefore, in that day, "" Surely I [am] He who is speaking, behold Me.”

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore doth My people know My name, Therefore, in that day, Surely I am He who is speaking, behold Me.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For this, my people shall know my name: for this in that day, for I am he speaking: behold me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore my people shall know my name in that day: for I myself that spoke, behold I am here.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of this, my people will know my name, in that day. For it is I myself who is speaking. Behold, I am here.

New American Bible
Therefore my people shall know my name on that day, that it is I who speaks: Here I am!

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore my people shall know my name; therefore in that day they shall know that it is I who speak; here am I.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore my people shall know my name in that day; for it is I who spoke; behold, it is I.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this, my people shall know my name in that day, because it is I speaking, and I AM
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore My people shall know My name; Therefore they shall know in that day That I, even He that spoke, behold, here I am.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Therefore shall my people know my name in that day, for I am he that speaks: I am present,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Deliverance for Jerusalem
5And now what have I here? declares the LORD. For My people have been taken without cause; those who rule them taunt, declares the LORD, and My name is blasphemed continually all day long. 6Therefore My people will know My name; therefore they will know on that day that I am He who speaks. Here I am!” 7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”…

Cross References
Exodus 3:14
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”

Jeremiah 16:21
“Therefore behold, I will inform them, and this time I will make them know My power and My might; then they will know that My name is the LORD.

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 2:20
And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

John 8:58
“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”

John 17:6
I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Romans 10:13
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Acts 4:12
Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Joel 2:27
Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

Psalm 83:18
May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.

Isaiah 43:10-11
“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. / I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that does speak: behold, it is I.

my people

Exodus 33:19
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

Exodus 34:5-7
And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD…

Psalm 48:10
According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.

I am he

Isaiah 42:9
Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Hebrews 6:14-18
Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee…

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Therefore
This word serves as a pivotal transition, indicating a conclusion or result based on prior statements. In the context of Isaiah, it connects the preceding promises of deliverance and redemption to the revelation of God's identity. The Hebrew word used here is "לָכֵן" (lakhen), which often introduces a divine assurance or prophetic certainty. It underscores the inevitability of God's plan and the fulfillment of His promises.

My people
This phrase refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, with whom He has established a covenant. The Hebrew term "עַמִּי" (ammi) conveys a sense of belonging and relationship. It emphasizes God's personal commitment and love for His people, despite their past unfaithfulness. Historically, this reflects the period of exile and the hope of restoration, reminding the Israelites of their identity and God's unwavering faithfulness.

will know
The Hebrew word "יֵדְעוּ" (yed'u) implies an intimate, experiential knowledge rather than mere intellectual understanding. It suggests a deep, personal recognition of God's character and presence. This knowledge is transformative, leading to a renewed relationship with God. In the biblical narrative, it points to a future time when God's people will fully comprehend His nature and His actions on their behalf.

My name
In Hebrew culture, a name is more than a label; it represents the essence and character of a person. God's name, often revealed as "YHWH" (Yahweh), signifies His eternal, self-existent nature and His covenantal faithfulness. Knowing God's name implies understanding His attributes, such as holiness, justice, mercy, and love. This revelation is central to the Israelites' identity and mission as God's representatives on earth.

on that day
This phrase is eschatological, pointing to a specific time in the future when God's promises will be fulfilled. It often refers to the "Day of the Lord," a time of divine intervention and salvation. In the context of Isaiah, it anticipates the coming of the Messiah and the ultimate redemption of God's people. This future hope provides comfort and motivation for the present, encouraging faithfulness and trust in God's timing.

I am He who speaks
This declaration affirms God's active involvement in history and His communication with His people. The phrase "אֲנִי הוּא" (ani hu) echoes the divine self-identification found in other parts of Scripture, such as "I AM" in Exodus 3:14. It emphasizes God's sovereignty and authority, assuring the Israelites that He is the source of the prophetic message and the one who will bring it to pass.

Here I am
This expression, "הִנְנִי" (hineni), is a powerful statement of God's presence and readiness to act. It conveys immediacy and assurance, indicating that God is not distant or detached but actively engaged in the lives of His people. This phrase reassures the Israelites of God's nearness and His commitment to fulfill His promises. It invites a response of faith and obedience, as God's presence demands a recognition of His lordship and a willingness to follow His lead.

Verse 6. - Therefore. Because of the "howling" and the "blasphemy." My people shall know my Name; i.e. "my people shall know by practical experience that I am all that my name of El or Elohim - 'the Strong,' ' the Powerful' - implies." They shall know in that day. The "day" when God would come to their help and deliver them from their oppressors - when they would call upon him, and he would manifest himself (Isaiah 58:9), responding to their appeal as distinctly as though he said, "Here I am."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Therefore
לָכֵ֛ן (lā·ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

My people
עַמִּ֖י (‘am·mî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

will know
יֵדַ֥ע (yê·ḏa‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

My name;
שְׁמִ֑י (šə·mî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8034: A name

therefore
לָכֵן֙ (lā·ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

they will know
הַה֔וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

on that day
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

that
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I
אֲנִי־ (’ă·nî-)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am He
ה֥וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

who speaks.
הַֽמְדַבֵּ֖ר (ham·ḏab·bêr)
Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

Here I am!”
הִנֵּֽנִי׃ (hin·nê·nî)
Interjection | first person common singular
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!


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