Isaiah 21:15

21:15 For they flee from the swords –

from the drawn sword

and from the battle-ready bow

and from the severity of the battle.

Isaiah 45:23

45:23 I solemnly make this oath

what I say is true and reliable:

‘Surely every knee will bow to me,

every tongue will solemnly affirm;


tn Heb “I swear by myself”; KJV, NASB “have sworn.”

tn Heb “a word goes out from my mouth [in] truth and will not return.”

tn Heb “swear” (so KJV, NAB, NIV, NRSV); NLT “confess allegiance.”