Isaiah 32:1

A Righteous King · Isaiah 32:1–8
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Translations

Modern
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.
Traditional
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
Literal
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice.
Latin
Ecce in justitia regnabit rex, et principes in judicio præerunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.

Notes

  • a king will reign in righteousness: This means the Messiah, God's chosen one (Isaiah 11:1). The focus is now on righteous and wise leadership (Proverbs 8:20).

  • In Isaiah’s time, honest leaders were rare (see Isaiah 3:1–6; 28:7–19).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Justice Salvation in Isaiah

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Glossary

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Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Foreshadows the Person and the Kingdom of the Messiah Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: King Righteousness: Christ: Shall Reign In Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To the King Christ: Has a Righteous Kingdom Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People