Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the LORD; their vindication will come from me. I, the LORD, have spoken! English Standard Version no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Berean Literal Bible Every weapon formed against you will not prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgment, you will prove wiched. This is the inheritance of the servants of YHWH, and their righteousness is from Me!—” A declaration of YHWH. King James Bible No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. New King James Version No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD. New American Standard Bible “No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. NASB 1995 “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. NASB 1977 “No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the inheritance of the slaves of Yahweh, And their righteousness is from Me,” declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible “No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And this is their vindication from Me,” says the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD {YHWH}, and their vindication is from Me, declares the LORD. Christian Standard Bible No weapon formed against you will succeed, and you will refute any accusation raised against you in court. This is the heritage of the LORD’s servants, and their vindication is from me.” This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible No weapon formed against you will succeed, and you will refute any accusation raised against you in court. This is the heritage of the LORD’s servants, and their righteousness is from Me.” This is the LORD’s declaration.” American Standard Version No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Weapons made to attack you won't be successful; words spoken against you won't hurt at all. My servants, Jerusalem is yours! I, the LORD, promise to bless you with victory. English Revised Version No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness which is of me, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation No weapon that has been made to be used against you will succeed. You will have an answer for anyone who accuses you. This is the inheritance of the LORD's servants. Their victory comes from me," declares the LORD. Good News Translation But no weapon will be able to hurt you; you will have an answer for all who accuse you. I will defend my servants and give them victory." The LORD has spoken. International Standard Version no weapon that is forged against you will be effective. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and their righteousness from me," says the LORD. NET Bible No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the LORD will do for his servants--I will vindicate them," says the LORD. New Heart English Bible No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness which is of me," says the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from me, saith the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNo weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. World English Bible No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me,” says Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNo weapon formed against you prospers, "" And every tongue rising against you, "" You condemn in judgment. This [is] the inheritance of the servants of YHWH, "" And their righteousness from Me,” a declaration of YHWH! Berean Literal Bible Every weapon formed against you will not prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgment, you will prove wiched. This is the inheritance of the servants of YHWH, and their righteousness is from Me!—” A declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation No weapon formed against thee prospereth, And every tongue rising against thee, In judgment thou condemnest. This is the inheritance of the servants of Jehovah, And their righteousness from me, an affirmation of Jehovah! Smith's Literal Translation Every vessel formed against thee shall not prosper: and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This the inheritance of the servants of Jehovah, and their justice is from me, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNo weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper: and every tongue that resisteth thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn. This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and their justice with me, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version No object which has been formed to use against you will succeed. And every tongue that resists you in judgment, you shall judge. This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and this is their justice with me, says the Lord. New American Bible Every weapon fashioned against you shall fail; every tongue that brings you to trial you shall prove false. This is the lot of the servants of the LORD, their vindication from me—oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version No weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNo weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment, you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated No weapon that is formed against you shall prevail, and every tongue that shall arise against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the inheritance of the Servants of LORD JEHOVAH, and their righteousness is from before me, says LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their due reward from Me, saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation I will not suffer any weapon formed against thee to prosper; and every voice that shall rise up against tee for judgment, thou shalt vanquish them all; and thine adversaries shall be condemned thereby. There is an inheritance to them that serve the Lord, and ye shall be righteous before me, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Future Blessings for Zion…16Behold, I have created the craftsman who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its task; and I have created the destroyer to wreak havoc. 17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Cross References No weapon formed against you shall prosper, Jeremiah 1:19 They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 8:10 Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.” Psalm 91:7 Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you. and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. Luke 21:15 For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. Acts 18:28 For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, Psalm 61:5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name. Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Deuteronomy 32:36 For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free. Psalm 37:6 He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. Romans 8:33-34 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Psalm 2:1-4 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” … 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Ephesians 6:11-17 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. … Treasury of Scripture No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, said the LORD. weapon Isaiah 54:15 Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake. Psalm 2:1-6 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … Ezekiel 38:9,10 Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee… every Isaiah 50:8 He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me. Job 1:11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. Job 2:5 But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. the heritage Isaiah 58:14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. Psalm 61:5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. Daniel 3:26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire. and their Isaiah 45:24 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. Psalm 71:16,19 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only… Jump to Previous Accuses Affirmation Condemn Condemnest Confute Declares Due Evil Fashioned Forged Formed Heritage Inheritance Instrument Judged Judgment Prepared Prevail Prosper Prospereth Refute Reward Righteousness Rise Rises Riseth Rising Servants Tongue Vindication War WeaponJump to Next Accuses Affirmation Condemn Condemnest Confute Declares Due Evil Fashioned Forged Formed Heritage Inheritance Instrument Judged Judgment Prepared Prevail Prosper Prospereth Refute Reward Righteousness Rise Rises Riseth Rising Servants Tongue Vindication War WeaponIsaiah 54 1. The prophet, to comfort the Gentiles, prophesies the amplitude of their church4. Their safety 6. Their certain deliverance out of affliction 11. Their fair edification 15. And their sure preservation No weapon formed against you shall prosper This phrase emphasizes divine protection and assurance of victory over adversaries. In the historical context, Israel often faced threats from surrounding nations. The promise here is that any weapon or strategy devised against God's people will ultimately fail. This reflects God's sovereignty and His role as a protector, similar to His deliverance of Israel from Egypt (Exodus 14:13-14). The imagery of weapons suggests both physical and spiritual battles, aligning with Ephesians 6:12, which speaks of spiritual warfare. and you will refute every tongue that accuses you This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming Messiah and the future glory of God's people. 2. Servants of the LORD This term refers to the faithful followers of God, both in Isaiah's time and in the broader context of all who serve God throughout history. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. 4. Weapons and Accusations Symbolic of the various forms of opposition and persecution that God's people may face, whether physical, verbal, or spiritual. 5. Vindication The act of being cleared of blame or suspicion, which in this context is provided by God Himself to His servants. Teaching Points Divine ProtectionBelievers can trust in God's promise that no weapon formed against them will ultimately succeed. This assurance allows us to live boldly and confidently in our faith. Spiritual Warfare Understanding that the battle is not just physical but spiritual, we are called to equip ourselves with God's armor and stand firm in His truth. Vindication by God Our righteousness and defense come from God, not from our own efforts. This encourages us to rely on His justice and timing rather than seeking personal revenge. Heritage of Faith As servants of the LORD, we inherit His promises and protection. This heritage is a source of strength and identity for believers. Refuting Accusations With God's truth and righteousness, we are empowered to refute false accusations and stand firm in our identity as His children. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 54:17?2. How does Isaiah 54:17 assure us of God's protection against adversaries? 3. What does "no weapon formed against you shall prosper" mean for believers today? 4. How can Isaiah 54:17 strengthen our faith during spiritual battles? 5. How does Isaiah 54:17 connect with Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual armor? 6. How can we apply "vindication from Me" in our daily Christian walk? 7. How does Isaiah 54:17 assure believers of God's protection against adversaries? 8. What historical context surrounds the promise in Isaiah 54:17? 9. How does Isaiah 54:17 relate to the theme of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 54? 11. Will any weapon formed against you prosper? 12. Will any weapon formed against you prosper? 13. Who can oppose us if God supports us? 14. Who can oppose us if God supports us? What Does Isaiah 54:17 Mean No weapon formed against you shall prosperThe promise begins with God’s ironclad assurance that any hostile plan, plot, or device aimed at His people cannot ultimately succeed. • This isn’t a guarantee that believers will never face opposition (Isaiah 54:15), but it is a pledge that such attacks will fail to achieve their intended destruction (Romans 8:31). • God has already provided spiritual armor to extinguish “all the flaming arrows of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16) and mighty weapons “for the demolition of strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4). • Even when danger looks overwhelming, the Lord turns it on its head—like in Psalm 91:5-7, where thousands may fall, yet the faithful remain secure. You will refute every tongue that accuses you Opposition often comes through slander or accusation, yet God equips His servants to answer every charge. • He grants words and wisdom “that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict” (Luke 21:15). • When believers are hauled before authorities, the Spirit supplies the defense (Matthew 10:19-20). • Ultimately, the courtroom in view is heaven’s, where Christ silences the accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10). Because He intercedes, “Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect?” (Romans 8:33-34). • The lifestyle of the righteous itself becomes a rebuttal, for “by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men” (1 Peter 2:15). This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD God’s pledge is not random; it belongs to a defined people—His servants. • “Heritage” points to an enduring family inheritance (Psalm 37:29), secured not by merit but by covenant grace. • In the immediate context Isaiah pictures Israel restored, yet the New Testament reveals believing Gentiles grafted in, so that “if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29). • Servanthood here describes loyal, worshipful allegiance to the Lord (1 Peter 2:9). These promises are not blank checks for the rebellious but settled rights for the obedient. Their vindication is from Me, declares the LORD God Himself supplies the righteous standing that undergirds every other blessing. • Earlier Isaiah writes, “He who vindicates Me is near” (Isaiah 50:8). The same defender stands by every believer. • True justification is outside us—“not having my own righteousness…but that which is through faith in Christ” (Philippians 3:9). • The Servant of the Lord, Jesus, bore sin so that “in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). • Because vindication comes from the Lord, it is unassailable: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). summary Isaiah 54:17 guarantees that God protects, defends, and justifies His servants. Weapons may be forged and tongues may lash out, but none can overturn the Lord’s verdict of righteousness or thwart His purposes. This promise forms part of the believer’s irrevocable inheritance, grounded not in personal strength but in the sovereign, saving work of the Lord Himself. (17) Every tongue that shall rise . . .--The thought implied is that war comes as the punishment of guilt, and that it is preceded by the "cry" of accusation. Many such cries had risen up against the old Jerusalem (Isaiah 5:7). There should be none such heard against the new.This is the heritage.--The solemn asseveration indicates the close of a distinct section. Verse 17. - No weapon... every tongue. Whether weapons are used against Israel, or whether she is attacked, as in Sennacherib's time, by "the tongue that speaketh proud things" (Isaiah 36:4-20; Isaiah 37:10-13), the result will he the same. She will triumph over her enemies, and condemn them or put them to shame. Her security is her righteousness, which she derives from Jehovah (comp. Isaiah 45:24, 25). |
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