Isaiah 45:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, [saying], Surely God [is] in thee; and [there is] none else, [there is] no God.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Here is what ADONAI says: "The earnings of Egypt, the commerce of Ethiopia, and men of stature from S'va will come over to you and become yours; they will come in chains and follow you. They will prostrate themselves before you; they will pray to you: 'Surely God is with you; there is no other, other gods are nothing.'"

Berean Standard Bible:

This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”

American Standard Version:

Thus saith Jehovah, The labor of Egypt, and the merchandise of Ethiopia, and the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall go after thee, in chains they shall come over; and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Thus saith^{H559} the LORD^{H3068}, The labour^{H3018} of Egypt^{H4714}, and merchandise^{H5505} of Ethiopia^{H3568} and of the Sabeans^{H5436}, men^{H582} of stature^{H4060}, shall come over^{H5674} unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come^{H3212} after^{H310} thee; in chains^{H2131} they shall come over^{H5674}, and they shall fall down^{H7812} unto thee, they shall make supplication^{H6419} unto thee, saying, Surely God^{H410} is in thee; and there is none else, there is no^{H657} God^{H430}.

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Commentary for Isaiah 45:14

Isaiah 45:14 is a prophetic verse set within the broader context of the Book of Isaiah, which addresses the tumultuous period of the 8th century BCE. This verse is part of a section often referred to as the "Book of Comfort" (Isaiah 40-55), which is directed towards the Jewish exiles in Babylon, offering hope and consolation.

In this verse, the LORD (Yahweh) speaks through the prophet Isaiah, foretelling a time when nations that once seemed powerful and autonomous—Egypt, Ethiopia, and Saba (Sheba)—will acknowledge the sovereignty of Israel's God. These nations, known for their wealth and commerce, will not only come to Israel with their resources but will do so in a posture of submission, depicted as coming over in chains, falling down, and making supplication. The verse emphasizes a dramatic reversal of fortunes where these nations will recognize the unique and exclusive divinity of Yahweh, saying, "Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God."

The historical context reflects the geopolitical dynamics of the ancient Near East, where these nations were significant players. Egypt and Ethiopia had long histories of economic and military power, while the Sabeans were renowned for their lucrative trade in luxury goods like gold, spices, and precious stones. The message of the verse is one of theological supremacy and eschatological hope, promising that even the mightiest nations will one day submit to the God of Israel, affirming the monotheistic belief that there is no other god. This submission is not merely political but also spiritual, signaling a universal recognition of Yahweh's dominion over all nations.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3018
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְגִיעַ
   Transliteration: yᵉgîyaʻ
   Pronunciation: yeg-ee'-ah
   Description: from יָגַע; toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor); labour, work.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4714
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
   Transliteration: Mitsrayim
   Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
   Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5505
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָחַר
   Transliteration: çâchar
   Pronunciation: saw-khar'
   Description: from סָחַר; an emporium; abstractly, profit (from trade); mart, merchandise.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3568
   There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כּוּשׁ
   Transliteration: Kûwsh
   Pronunciation: koosh
   Description: probably of foreign origin; Cush (or Ethiopia), the name of a son of Ham, and of his territory; also of an Israelite; Chush, Cush, Ethiopia.
   
7. Strong's Number: H5436
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סְבָאִי
   Transliteration: Çᵉbâʼîy
   Pronunciation: seb-aw-ee'
   Description: patrial from סְבָא; a Sebaite, or inhabitant of Seba; Sabean.
   
8. Strong's Number: H582
   There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
   Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
   Pronunciation: en-oshe'
   Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ.
   
9. Strong's Number: H4060
   There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִדָּה
   Transliteration: middâh
   Pronunciation: mid-daw'
   Description: feminine of מַד; properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as measured); garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide.
   
10. Strong's Number: H5674
    There are 493 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עָבַר
    Transliteration: ʻâbar
    Pronunciation: aw-bar'
    Description: a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation); alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath.
    
11. Strong's Number: H3212
    There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָלַךְ
    Transliteration: yâlak
    Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
    Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.
    
12. Strong's Number: H310
    There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַחַר
    Transliteration: ʼachar
    Pronunciation: akh-ar'
    Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.
    
13. Strong's Number: H2131
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זִיקָה
    Transliteration: zîyqâh
    Pronunciation: zee-kaw'
    Description: (Isaiah 50: (feminine); and זִק; or זֵק; from זָנַק; properly, what leaps forth, i.e. flash of fire, or a burning arrow; also (from the original sense of the root) a bond; chain, fetter, firebrand, spark.
    
14. Strong's Number: H7812
    There are 166 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁחָה
    Transliteration: shâchâh
    Pronunciation: shaw-khaw'
    Description: a primitive root; to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God); bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship.
    
15. Strong's Number: H6419
    There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּלַל
    Transliteration: pâlal
    Pronunciation: paw-lal'
    Description: a primitive root; to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray; intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication.
    
16. Strong's Number: H410
    There are 307 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֵל
    Transliteration: ʼêl
    Pronunciation: ale
    Description: shortened from אַיִל; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity); God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.'
    
17. Strong's Number: H657
    There are 132 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֶפֶס
    Transliteration: ʼepheç
    Pronunciation: eh'-fes
    Description: from אָפֵס; (sometimes like פָּעַל); cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot; ankle, but (only), end, howbeit, less than nothing, nevertheless (where), no, none (beside), not (any, -withstanding), thing of nought, save(-ing), there, uttermost part, want, without (cause).
    
18. Strong's Number: H430
    There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
    Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
    Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
    Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.