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Isaiah 40:10
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet speaks to the heralds of Zion and Jerusalem, commanding them to announce to Judah's cities that Yahweh is arriving immediately after declaring, "Here is your God!" (Isaiah 40:9-10).
The words — The Hebrew הִנֵּה (hi.Neh) appears twice as a demonstrative imperative meaning "behold" or "here," framing the declaration of Yahweh's approach. The term מֹשְׁלָה (Mo.she.lah) denotes established rule or dominion, describing the concrete outcome of His coming.
The thread — The text's declaration of a coming Lord bearing reward and recompense runs directly into Revelation 22:12 and Isaiah 62:11, while the imagery of His sovereign authority aligns with the Lamb's triumph in Revelation 17:14.
Why it lands — The text states that God arrives with power to establish rule and distribute recompense, requiring the reader to acknowledge His authority and prepare for His judgment rather than dismiss His arrival.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
Cross-references
- Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.
- Isaiah 62:11 Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”
- Revelation 17:14 They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
- Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
- Isaiah 49:4 But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength in futility and vanity; yet My vindication is with the LORD, and My reward is with My God.”
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Philippians 2:10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
- John 12:15 “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”
- Isaiah 59:15 Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice.
- Zechariah 2:8 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—