Isaiah 2:1
The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
Original Language Analysis
הַדָּבָר֙
The word
H1697
הַדָּבָר֙
The word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
1 of 9
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 9
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
חָזָ֔ה
saw
H2372
חָזָ֔ה
saw
Strong's:
H2372
Word #:
3 of 9
to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of
בֶּן
the son
H1121
בֶּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
5 of 9
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
7 of 9
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Historical Context
Isaiah's prophecies were delivered during turbulent times of Assyrian expansion. By marking his visions as supernatural revelations, Isaiah establishes their authority above political pragmatism.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you discern between human wisdom and genuine divine revelation?
- What does it mean for Scripture to be 'God-breathed' in light of prophetic visions like this?
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Analysis & Commentary
This superscription marks a distinct prophetic vision 'concerning Judah and Jerusalem,' indicating Isaiah's specific audience despite universal implications. The Hebrew 'chazah' (saw) emphasizes the supernatural origin of prophetic revelation—Isaiah perceives divine truth through spiritual sight, not natural observation. This grounds the following eschatological vision in divine authority.