Isaiah 19:10

Authorized King James Version

And they shall be broken in the purposes thereof, all that make sluices and ponds for fish.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָי֥וּ

H1961

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

שָׁתֹתֶ֖יהָ

H8356

in the purposes

a basis, i.e., (figuratively) political or moral support

מְדֻכָּאִ֑ים

H1792

And they shall be broken

to crumble; transitively, to bruise (literally or figuratively)

כָּל

H3605

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

עֹ֥שֵׂי

H6213

thereof all that make

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

שֶׂ֖כֶר

H7938

sluices

wages

אַגְמֵי

H99

and ponds

figuratively, sad

נָֽפֶשׁ׃

H5315

for fish

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

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

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 divine revelation 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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?

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