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The fear of the LORD will be your treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, <i>and</i> strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD <i>is</i> his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, <i>And</i> the strength of salvation; The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> His treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He will be the stability of your times, A wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; The fear of the LORD is his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He will be the stability of your times, A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; The fear of the LORD is his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He shall be the stability of your times, A wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; The fear of the LORD is his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He will be the stability of your times, A wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; The fear of Yahweh is his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And He will be the security <i>and</i> stability of your times, A treasure of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; The fear of the LORD is your treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There will be times of security for you — a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There will be times of security for you— a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion&#8217s treasure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah is thy treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />you are the foundation on which we stand today. You always save us and give true wisdom and knowledge. Nothing means more to us than obeying you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom and knowledge: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will be the foundation of your future. The riches of salvation are wisdom and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is [your] treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and give stability to the nation. He always protects his people and gives them wisdom and knowledge. Their greatest treasure is their reverence for the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He will be a sure foundation for your times, abundance and salvation, wisdom and knowledge — the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion?s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is your treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And has been the steadfastness of your times, "" The strength of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge, "" Fear of YHWH—it [is] His treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And hath been the stedfastness of thy times, The strength of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge, Fear of Jehovah -- it is His treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the stability of thy times, the strength of salvation, was wisdom and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah this his treasure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there shall be faith in thy times: riches of salvation, wisdom and knowledge: the fear of the Lord is his treasure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And there will be faith in your times: the riches of salvation, wisdom and knowledge. For the fear of the Lord is his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />That which makes her seasons certain, her wealth, salvation, wisdom, and knowledge, is the fear of the LORD, her treasure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And faith shall be the stability of your times, and your salvation in a place of refuge; wisdom and knowledge and the reverence of the LORD is his treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And your time will be faith, and your salvation in the secret place. The awe of LORD JEHOVAH is wisdom and knowledge. This is his treasury<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the stability of thy times shall be A hoard of salvation--wisdom and knowledge, And the fear of the LORD which is His treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They shall be delivered up to the law: our salvation is our treasure: there are wisdom and knowledge and piety toward the Lord; these are the treasures of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/33-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=6890" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/33.htm">The LORD is Exalted</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">He will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: ’ĕ·mū·naṯ (N-fsc) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">the sure foundation</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: ‘it·te·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">for your times,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2633.htm" title="2633: ḥō·sen (N-msc) -- Wealth, treasure. From chacan; wealth.">a storehouse</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: yə·šū·‘ōṯ (N-fp) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">of salvation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥā·ḵə·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">wisdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: wā·ḏā·‘aṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">and knowledge.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: yir·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">The fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/214.htm" title="214: ’ō·w·ṣā·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse. From 'atsar; a depository.">is Zion’s treasure.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Behold, their valiant ones cry aloud in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6-7</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. / He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2-3</a></span><br />that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></span><br />And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-22</a></span><br />and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a></span><br />His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-98.htm">Psalm 119:98-100</a></span><br />Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. / I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of your times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.</p><p class="hdg">wisdom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-5</a></b></br> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/38-5.htm">Isaiah 38:5,6</a></b></br> Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">2 Chronicles 32:27-29</a></b></br> And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels; … </p><p class="hdg">strength</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1,2</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Psalm 28:8</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> their strength, and he <i>is</i> the saving strength of his anointed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/140-7.htm">Psalm 140:7</a></b></br> O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.</p><p class="hdg">salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-20.htm">2 Chronicles 32:20,21</a></b></br> And for this <i>cause</i> Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1-3</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, <i>that</i> delighteth greatly in his commandments… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm">Proverbs 15:16</a></b></br> Better <i>is</i> little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/15-7.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-10.htm">Change</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-5.htm">Full</a> <a href="/amos/3-10.htm">Hoard</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-22.htm">Key</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-5.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-6.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-2.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Stability</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-8.htm">Store</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-2.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-26.htm">Times</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-8.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Treasurer</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-3.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/33-23.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-11.htm">Change</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-14.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-21.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/amos/3-10.htm">Hoard</a> <a href="/luke/11-52.htm">Key</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-7.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-3.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-14.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Stability</a> <a href="/isaiah/39-6.htm">Store</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-5.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-26.htm">Times</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-9.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Treasurer</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-3.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/33-1.htm">God's judgments against the enemies of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/33-13.htm">The consternation of sinners, and privileges of the godly</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He will be the sure foundation for your times</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's role as a stable and reliable foundation amidst the uncertainties of life. In the context of Isaiah, the people of Judah faced threats from Assyrian invasion, and this assurance would have been a source of comfort. The imagery of a "foundation" is reminiscent of Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>), where building on the rock symbolizes a life grounded in obedience to God's word. Theologically, this points to God's unchanging nature and His faithfulness throughout history, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a>, which states that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.<p><b>a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge</b><br>This phrase highlights the abundance and sufficiency found in God. The "storehouse" suggests a vast, inexhaustible supply, indicating that God provides everything necessary for spiritual well-being. Salvation here refers to deliverance, not only from physical enemies but also from sin and spiritual death, aligning with the New Testament understanding of salvation through Christ (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). Wisdom and knowledge are often linked in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, where the Lord gives wisdom, and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. This suggests that true wisdom and knowledge are divine gifts, essential for navigating life's challenges.<p><b>The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure</b><br>The "fear of the LORD" is a recurring biblical theme, representing reverence, awe, and obedience to God. <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> states that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, indicating its foundational role in a believer's life. In the context of Zion, which often symbolizes God's people or Jerusalem, this fear is described as a "treasure," suggesting it is of immense value and worth. This aligns with the idea that a proper relationship with God, marked by reverence and obedience, is the most precious possession one can have. Theologically, this points to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where reverence for God leads to blessings and spiritual prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry was primarily to the Kingdom of Judah. He prophesied during a time of great political turmoil and spiritual decline.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>Often used to refer to Jerusalem, Zion is symbolic of God's chosen people and His dwelling place. It represents the spiritual center of God's kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which faced threats from surrounding nations and internal spiritual decay during Isaiah's time.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/assyrian_threat.htm">Assyrian Threat</a></b><br>During Isaiah's ministry, the Assyrian Empire was a dominant force, posing a significant threat to Judah and its neighbors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_foundation.htm">God as Our Foundation</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty, God remains the unshakeable foundation. Just as a building relies on a solid base, our lives must be grounded in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_storehouse_of_salvation.htm">The Storehouse of Salvation</a></b><br>Salvation is not just a one-time event but a continual resource. God provides ongoing deliverance and security for those who trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_knowledge_from_god.htm">Wisdom and Knowledge from God</a></b><br>True wisdom and knowledge come from God. In a world full of information, discernment rooted in God's truth is essential.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord_as_treasure.htm">The Fear of the LORD as Treasure</a></b><br>Reverence for God is not just a duty but a treasure. It enriches our lives and aligns us with His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/z/zion's_example_for_the_church.htm">Zion's Example for the Church</a></b><br>Just as Zion was to treasure the fear of the LORD, the church today is called to prioritize reverence and awe for God in its mission and community life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hashem'_mean.htm">Will any weapon formed against you prosper?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_pleasures_everlasting.htm">What is the meaning of Rock of Offense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_poor_devout_reconcile_psalm_112_3.htm">Psalm 112:3 declares that the righteous will enjoy wealth and riches; how does this reconcile with devout individuals who remain poor and persecuted throughout history? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_isaiah_12_6_conflict_with_god's_omnipresence.htm">Isaiah 12:6: Does calling on the name of the Lord in Zion conflict with other biblical passages that suggest God's presence is not confined to a single geographic location?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Wisdom and knowledge . . .</span>--The words are used in the higher sense, as in <a href="/context/proverbs/1-1.htm" title="The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;">Proverbs 1:1-4</a>, in contrast with the craft and devices of men, just as the "fear of the Lord" is the true treasure, in contrast with the silver and gold in which Hezekiah had been led to place his trust.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times</span>; literally, <span class="accented">and the stability of thy times shall be</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> consist in) <span class="accented">a rich store of salvations</span>, <span class="accented">wisdom</span>, <span class="accented">and knowledge</span>. The prophet here addresses the people of Judah in the second person, though in the next clause he reverts to the third. Such transitions are common in ancient compositions, and especially characterize the writings of Isaiah. <span class="cmt_word">The fear of the Lord is his treasure</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the wisdom intended is that which is based upon "the fear of the Lord" (<a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a>). This will be at once Judah's "treasure," and a guarantee of stability to her government and institutions (compare the Homiletics on Isaiah 32:15-17). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/33-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">There will be</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">times</span><br /><span class="heb">עִתֶּ֔יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘it·te·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of security for you—</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱמוּנַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·mū·naṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a storehouse</span><br /><span class="heb">חֹ֥סֶן</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·sen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2633.htm">Strong's 2633: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth, treasure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of salvation,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשׁוּעֹ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šū·‘ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wisdom,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḵə·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and knowledge.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָדָ֑עַת</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ḏā·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is Zion’s treasure.</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹצָרֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·ṣā·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_214.htm">Strong's 214: </a> </span><span class="str2">Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 33:6 There will be stability in your times (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/33-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 33:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 33:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/33-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 33:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 33:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>