Isaiah 11:5

Translations

Modern

Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.

Traditional

And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

Literal

And righteousness will be the girdle of His waist, and faithfulness the girdle of His loins.

Latin

Et erit justitia cingulum lumborum ejus, et fides cinctorium renum ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.

Notes

Isaiah 11:5

Because the Messiah is righteous in his character, his rule will show justice, righteousness, and truth. These qualities will mark his reign.

This will be very different from the condition of Jerusalem described in Isaiah 1:21. There, the city is described as unjust and unfaithful.

Isaiah 11:1–16

The kingdom of the Messiah, first mentioned in Isaiah 9:1–7, is now explored in more detail. Isaiah questioned the Israelites about their trust in other nations when God had far better plans in mind.

Isaiah 10:5–11:16

Isaiah 9:8–10:4 shows that the Lord’s moral law is supreme. This means God’s standards of right and wrong stand above every nation and ruler. The next section explains what this truth means:

Assyria was only a tool in God’s hands. Because of this, Assyria was also responsible to God. Like every other nation, it would face judgment for its sin (Isaiah 10:5–19, 28–34).
Those among God’s people who trusted in him and obeyed his covenant would be rescued (Isaiah 10:20–27).
God would establish his kingdom on earth (Isaiah 11).

Isaiah 7:1–12:6

These prophecies occurred when Assyria rose to power. Syria and Israel formed an alliance against Judah (Isaiah 7:1–2; see 2 Kings 16:5). God used Assyria as a tool to punish Syria, Israel, and Judah (Isaiah 7–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Covenant with David God’s Judgment of His People God’s Justice God’s Love for Israel Hope Beyond Judgment Hope for the Messiah Salvation in Isaiah Solomon’s Wisdom The New Community The New Covenant The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Prophecies of Isaiah

Related verses

Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
2 Corinthians 6:7
…in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 59:17
He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal.
Revelation 3:14
To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.
Revelation 1:13
…and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.
Hosea 2:20
And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”
Hebrews 2:17
For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Psalm 93:1
The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Glossary

Alms Baptism of Jesus David Isaiah (Person) Isaiah, Book of King Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Peace Prophet, Prophetess Redeemer, Redemption Remnant Righteousness Root of Jesse Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Character of Christ: Faithful Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Girdle: Figurative Girdles: Faithfulness of Christ Girdles: Righteousness of Christ God: Faithfulness of Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Righteousness: Christ was Girt With Rivers: Parted Into Many Streams

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