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Isaiah 32:17
The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a righteousness peace that is worked out in solitude and community in Isaiah 32:17—look for "righteousness" and "work". Give righteousness peace with time and attention—turn hope into steady work.

Context

This passage belongs to Isaiah, a prophetic oracle witness, naming righteousness peace. Placed in ch. 32, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into faith & justification. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Isaiah with the prophet Isaiah, Amoz’s son. Modern scholarship on Isaiah sees Many propose layered composition across exilic and post‑exilic periods.. Date: 8th–5th century BC. Faith & Justification is especially relevant in this line. Judgment and comfort are braided together. Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero). Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito). Exilic and post‑exilic horizons color sections of the book.

More details
Traditional:Isaiah son of Amoz
Modern scholarship:Multiple authors (Proto‑, Deutero‑, Trito‑Isaiah).
Date:8th–5th century BC
  • Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero).
  • Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.