Isaiah 36:22

Authorized King James Version

Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹ֣א

H935

Then came

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

אֶלְיָקִ֣ים

H471

Eliakim

eljakim, the name of four israelites

בֶּן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ

H2518

of Hilkiah

chilhijah, the name of eight israelites

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

הַ֠בַּיִת

H1004

that was over the household

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

וְשֶׁבְנָ֨א

H7644

and Shebna

shebna or shebnah, an israelite

הַסֹּפֵ֜ר

H5608

the scribe

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

#10

וְיוֹאָ֨ח

H3098

and Joah

joach, the name of four israelites

#11

בֶּן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#12

אָסָ֧ף

H623

of Asaph

asaph, the name of three israelites, and of the family of the first

#13

הַמַּזְכִּ֛יר

H2142

the recorder

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

#14

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#15

חִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ

H2396

to Hezekiah

chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites

#16

קְרוּעֵ֣י

H7167

rent

to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)

#17

בְגָדִ֑ים

H899

with their clothes

a covering, i.e., clothing

#18

וַיַּגִּ֣ידוּ

H5046

and told

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

#19

ל֔וֹ

#20

אֵ֖ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#21

דִּבְרֵ֥י

H1697

him the words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#22

רַבְשָׁקֵֽה׃

H7262

of Rabshakeh

rabshakeh, a babylonian official

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

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

How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 36 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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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