Isaiah 31:2

Authorized King James Version

Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְגַם
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#2
ה֤וּא
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#3
חָכָם֙
Yet he also is wise
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
#4
וַיָּ֣בֵא
and will bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#5
רָ֔ע
evil
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#6
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
דְּבָרָ֖יו
his words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#8
לֹ֣א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#9
הֵסִ֑יר
and will not call back
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#10
וְקָם֙
but will arise
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#11
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
בֵּ֣ית
against the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#13
מְרֵעִ֔ים
of the evildoers
properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e., bad (physically, socially or morally)
#14
וְעַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#15
עֶזְרַ֖ת
and against the help
aid
#16
פֹּ֥עֲלֵי
of them that work
to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
#17
אָֽוֶן׃
iniquity
strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol

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 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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