Isaiah 54:5

For thy Maker [is] thine husband; the LORD of hosts [is] his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

For thy Maker {H6213} is thine husband {H1166}; the LORD {H3068} of hosts {H6635} is his name {H8034}; and thy Redeemer {H1350} the Holy One {H6918} of Israel {H3478}; The God {H430} of the whole earth {H776} shall he be called {H7121}.

For your husband is your Maker, ADONAI-Tzva'ot is his name. The Holy One of Isra'el is your Redeemer. He will be called the God of all the earth.

For your husband is your Maker— the LORD of Hosts is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.

For thy Maker is thy husband; Jehovah of hosts is his name: and the Holy One of Israel is thy Redeemer; the God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Isaiah 54:5 presents a profound and comforting declaration of God's relationship with His people, Israel, and by extension, all believers. It uses rich marital and familial metaphors to convey God's intimate, powerful, and universal sovereignty.

Context

This verse is part of Isaiah Chapter 54, a prophetic passage that immediately follows the description of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53. After a period of judgment and exile, symbolized by a barren woman, God promises abundant restoration, comfort, and expansion for Jerusalem. The emphasis shifts from suffering to a glorious future, underpinned by God's unwavering faithfulness and covenant love, which is deeper than any human bond.

Key Themes

  • Divine Husband and Covenant Faithfulness: The declaration "For thy Maker is thine husband" is a powerful metaphor. In ancient Israel, marriage symbolized a covenant. God portrays Himself not merely as a king or master, but as a faithful and loving husband to His people, who had often been unfaithful, depicted elsewhere as a spiritually adulterous wife (Jeremiah 3:14, Hosea 2:16). This imagery speaks of intimate care, provision, protection, and an unbreakable bond, emphasizing God's enduring love for His chosen people.
  • Sovereignty and Power: "The LORD of hosts is his name" (Yahweh Sabaoth in Hebrew) underscores God's supreme authority and immense power. This title signifies His command over all heavenly armies and forces, assuring His people that their "husband" is not weak but utterly capable of defending and fulfilling His promises.
  • Redemption and Intimacy: "And thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel" highlights God's role as the Go'el, the kinsman-redeemer. In ancient Israelite law, a kinsman-redeemer was responsible for buying back family property, avenging wrongs, or freeing a relative from slavery (Ruth 4:4-5). This title assures God's people that He will deliver them from bondage, sin, and exile. "The Holy One of Israel" emphasizes His unique, set-apart nature and His special covenant relationship with Israel, making Him uniquely qualified and committed to their redemption.
  • Universal Dominion: "The God of the whole earth shall he be called" expands God's identity beyond just the God of Israel. While He has a special covenant with His people, His authority and renown are universal. This prophetic statement foreshadows the future recognition of God's sovereignty by all nations, affirming that His redemptive plan extends to the entire world (Zechariah 14:9).

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew phrase "the LORD of hosts" is Yahweh Sabaoth, signifying God's majestic power as the commander of heavenly armies. The term "Redeemer" is Go'el, which carries the rich legal and familial connotations of a kinsman who delivers or vindicates.

Practical Application

For believers today, Isaiah 54:5 offers profound comfort and security. It reminds us that our Creator is intimately involved in our lives, committed to us with an everlasting love that transcends our failures. Knowing that our "Maker is our husband" provides a foundation of security and belonging. The titles "LORD of hosts" and "Redeemer" assure us of His power to protect us from every foe and to deliver us from every bondage, including sin and despair. Furthermore, recognizing Him as "The God of the whole earth" reminds us of His ultimate sovereignty and encourages us to trust in His global plan, even amid chaos. This verse calls us to respond to His faithful love with devotion and trust, resting in the assurance of His unfailing covenant.

Reflection

Isaiah 54:5 beautifully encapsulates the multifaceted nature of God's relationship with humanity: He is our powerful Creator, our loving and faithful covenant partner, our mighty Redeemer, and the sovereign ruler of all the earth. This truth provides immense hope and a secure identity for all who are called by His name.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ephesians 5:25

    Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

  • Ephesians 5:27

    That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

  • Hosea 2:19

    And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.

  • Hosea 2:20

    I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.

  • Isaiah 48:17

    Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I [am] the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way [that] thou shouldest go.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:2

    For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present [you as] a chaste virgin to Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:3

    But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

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