Isaiah 27:6

Authorized King James Version

He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַבָּאִים֙

H935

He shall cause them that come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

יַשְׁרֵ֣שׁ

H8327

to take root

to root, i.e., strike into the soil, or (by implication) to pluck from it

יַֽעֲקֹ֔ב

H3290

of Jacob

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

יָצִ֥יץ

H6692

shall blossom

to twinkle, i.e., glance

וּפָרַ֖ח

H6524

and bud

to break forth as a bud, i.e., bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

וּמָלְא֥וּ

H4390

and fill

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

פְנֵי

H6440

the face

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

תֵבֵ֖ל

H8398

of the world

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as babylonia,

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תְּנוּבָֽה׃

H8570

with fruit

produce

Analysis

Within the broader context of Isaiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?
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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