Isaiah 10:18

Authorized King James Version

And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּכְב֤וֹד

H3519

the glory

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

יַעְרוֹ֙

H3293

of his forest

a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)

וְכַרְמִלּ֔וֹ

H3759

and of his fruitful field

a planted field (garden, orchard, vineyard or park); by implication, garden produce

מִנֶּ֥פֶשׁ

H5315

both soul

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

וְעַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

בָּשָׂ֖ר

H1320

and body

flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man

יְכַלֶּ֑ה

H3615

And shall consume

to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)

וְהָיָ֖ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

כִּמְסֹ֥ס

H4549

fainteth

to liquefy; figuratively, to waste (with disease), to faint (with fatigue, fear or grief)

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נֹסֵֽס׃

H5263

and they shall be as when a standardbearer

to wane, i.e., be sick

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of glory reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Isaiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on glory address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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