Isaiah 19:9

Authorized King James Version

Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be confounded.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּבֹ֛שׁוּ
shall be confounded
properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
#2
עֹבְדֵ֥י
Moreover they that work
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#3
פִשְׁתִּ֖ים
flax
linen (i.e., the thread, as carded)
#4
שְׂרִיק֑וֹת
in fine
hetchelling (or combing flax), i.e., (concretely) tow (by extension, linen cloth)
#5
וְאֹרְגִ֖ים
and they that weave
to plait or weave
#6
חוֹרָֽי׃
networks
white linen

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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