Isaiah 13:5

Authorized King James Version

They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בָּאִ֛ים

H935

They come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

הָאָֽרֶץ׃

H776

country

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מֶרְחָ֖ק

H4801

from a far

remoteness, i.e., (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar

מִקְצֵ֣ה

H7097

from the end

an extremity

הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם

H8064

of heaven

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r

יְהוָה֙

H3068

even the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

וּכְלֵ֣י

H3627

and the weapons

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

זַעְמ֔וֹ

H2195

of his indignation

strictly froth at the mouth, i.e., (figuratively) fury (especially of god's displeasure with sin)

לְחַבֵּ֖ל

H2254

to destroy

to wind tightly (as a rope), i.e., to bind; specifically, by a pledge; figuratively, to pervert, destroy; also to writhe in pain (especially of partur

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כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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הָאָֽרֶץ׃

H776

country

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 13 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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