Isaiah 10:28

Authorized King James Version

He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בָּ֥א
He is come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
עַיַּ֖ת
to Aiath
ai, aja or ajath, a place in palestine
#4
עָבַ֣ר
he is passed
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#5
בְּמִגְר֑וֹן
to Migron
migron, a place in palestine
#6
לְמִכְמָ֖שׂ
at Michmash
mikmas or mikmash, a place in palestine
#7
יַפְקִ֥יד
he hath laid up
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
#8
כֵּלָֽיו׃
his carriages
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine revelation 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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