Isaiah 26:12

Authorized King James Version

LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.

Word-by-Word Analysis

יְהוָ֕ה

H3068

LORD

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

תִּשְׁפֹּ֥ת

H8239

thou wilt ordain

to locate, i.e., (generally) hang on or (figuratively) establish, reduce

שָׁל֖וֹם

H7965

peace

safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace

לָ֑נוּ

כִּ֛י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

גַּ֥ם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

כָּֽל

H3605

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

מַעֲשֵׂ֖ינוּ

H4639

all our works

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

פָּעַ֥לְתָּ

H6466

for us for thou also hast wrought

to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise

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לָּֽנוּ׃

Analysis

Within the broader context of Isaiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Isaiah.

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 peace in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 26 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?

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