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Kanye West - Jesus Is Lord Lyrics

Artist:
Kanye West

Lyrics

Verse


Every knee shall bow
Every tongue confess
Jesus is Lord
Jesus is Lord
Every knee shall bow
Every tongue confess
Jesus is Lord
Jesus is Lord


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Meaning & Inspiration

Jesus Is Lord is a brief declaration built around one confession. The lines "Every knee shall bow / Every tongue confess" are repeated and followed by "Jesus is Lord," so the song works as a short statement rather than a developed story.

The words come straight from Philippians 2:10-11, where every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, and they also recall Isaiah 45:23 and Romans 14:11. Because the lyrics are so brief, the focus lands on the confession itself, which gives the track a chant-like, repetitive feel. Repetition here serves emphasis, placing the title claim at the center and leaving little else to compete with it. The simple wording makes the song easy to speak or sing along with, and it fits moments where a congregation or listener wants to affirm the lordship of Jesus without extra commentary. The message is clear and traditional: Christ is exalted, and every person is described as eventually acknowledging Him.

Related Scripture

  • Philippians 2:10-11 Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
  • Isaiah 45:23 Every knee is said to bow and every tongue to swear to God.