Translations
Modern
The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.
Traditional
The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
Literal
YHWH delights on account of His righteousness, to magnify the law and make it glorious.
Latin
Et Dominus voluit ut sanctificaret eum, et magnificaret legem, et extolleret.
Original
Hebrew
English
The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.
Notes
magnify His law and make it glorious: God’s word is a witness to his righteous rule (see Isaiah 1:10).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Justification: General Scriptures Concerning The Law of God: Christ: Magnified The Law of Moses: Christ: Magnified and Made Honorable