Isaiah 22:22 net — I will place the key to the house of David on his shoulder. When he opens the door, no one can close it; when he closes…

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"I will place the key to the house of David on his shoulder. When he opens the door, no one can close it; when he closes the door, no one can open it."

— Isaiah 22:22, NET Bible

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Isaiah 22 — Context

19

I will remove you from your office; you will be thrown down from your position.

20

“At that time I will summon my servant Eliakim, son of Hilkiah.

21

I will put your robe on him, tie your belt around him, and transfer your authority to him. He will become a protector of the residents of Jerusalem and of the people of Judah.

22

I will place the key to the house of David on his shoulder. When he opens the door, no one can close it; when he closes the door, no one can open it.

23

I will fasten him like a peg into a solid place; he will bring honor and respect to his father’s family.

24

His father’s family will gain increasing prominence because of him, including the offspring and the offshoots. All the small containers, including the bowls and all the jars will hang from this peg.’

25

“At that time,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies,“the peg fastened into a solid place will come loose. It will be cut off and fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut off.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 22:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:22 say?
Isaiah 22:22 in the NET Bible reads: “I will place the key to the house of David on his shoulder. When he opens the door, no one can close it; when he closes the door, no one can open it.”
Where is Isaiah 22:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 22:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, verse 22.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 22:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 22:22 in?
Isaiah 22:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 22:22?
Isaiah 22:22 reads (NET): “I will place the key to the house of David on his shoulder. When he opens the door, no one can close it; when he closes the door, no one can open it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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