Isaiah 24:7

Authorized King James Version

The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do sigh.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אָבַ֥ל
H56
mourneth
to bewail
#2
תִּיר֖וֹשׁ
The new wine
must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
#3
אֻמְלְלָה
languisheth
to droop; by implication to be sick, to mourn
#4
גָ֑פֶן
the vine
a vine (as twining), especially the grape
#5
נֶאֶנְח֖וּ
do sigh
to sigh
#6
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
שִׂמְחֵי
all the merryhearted
blithe or gleeful
#8
לֵֽב׃
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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