Isaiah 59:18 Meaning
According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.
Context Explained
16And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
17For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.
18According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.
19So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.
20And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 14:11
Every knee will bow, echoing the fear of the Lord mentioned in Isaiah.
1 Peter 5:8
Peter warns of the enemy, paralleling the idea of God lifting a standard against foes.
Isaiah 54:17
The promise of protection against adversaries connects to God's justice.
Source: Isaiah 59:18