But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

ISAIAH 45:17KJV
Know the Bible

Isaiah 45:17 (KJV)

What does Isaiah 45:17 mean?

Isaiah 45:17 promises that Israel will be saved by the LORD with a salvation that lasts forever, and that the people will never again be put to shame or confusion for all time. This verse highlights a permanent, unbreakable rescue and honor for Israel, secured by God.

In Isaiah 45:17, the prophet Isaiah is speaking to the people of Israel during a time when they faced threats and uncertainty, assuring them of God’s ultimate deliverance. The verse stands out by emphasizing that this salvation is not temporary but “everlasting,” and that Israel’s future will be free from disgrace or bewilderment. This assurance comes in the context of God declaring His unique power and faithfulness to His people.

The Hebrew behind Isaiah 45:17

  • LORD (יְהוָה, YHWH): This is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing that the salvation comes directly from Israel’s covenant God, not from any human or idol.
  • Everlasting (עוֹלָם, ʿolam): This word often means “forever” or “perpetual,” stressing that the salvation described is not just for one generation but endures without end.
  • Salvation (תְּשׁוּעָה, teshua): This term means rescue or deliverance, and here it points to a complete and lasting rescue from all threats or disgrace.
  • Ashamed (בּוּשׁ, bosh) and Confounded (כָּלַם, kalam): These words together underline that Israel will never again experience the humiliation or confusion that came from defeat or exile.

Why Isaiah 45:17 matters

  • Isaiah 45:17 clarifies that God’s promise to Israel is not just for a season but is described as “everlasting,” which sets it apart from temporary rescues in Israel’s history.
  • The verse directly addresses fears of shame and confusion, offering reassurance that God’s salvation removes the possibility of future disgrace.
  • In the wider context of Isaiah 45, this verse highlights God’s unique power to save, contrasting Him with idols and emphasizing His faithfulness to His people.

Where else these words appear

“salvation” Hebrew H8668 · used in 32 verses

  • Judges 15:18 And he was sore athirst, and called on the LORD, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?
  • 1 Chronicles 19:12 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.
  • Psalms 108:12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

“confounded” Hebrew H3637 · used in 38 verses

  • Numbers 12:14 And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.
  • Job 19:3 These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.
  • Isaiah 54:4 Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.

“end” Hebrew H5703 · used in 49 verses

  • Exodus 15:18 The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.
  • Psalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
  • Psalms 145:2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

“ashamed” Hebrew H954 · used in 100 verses

  • Genesis 2:25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
  • Psalms 109:28 Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
  • Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.