Isaiah 39:4

Authorized King James Version

Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

Then said

to say (used with great latitude)

מָ֥ה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

הִרְאִיתִ֖ים

H7200

have they seen

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

בְּבֵיתִי֙

H1004

All that is in mine house

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

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

Then said

to say (used with great latitude)

חִזְקִיָּ֗הוּ

H2396

And Hezekiah

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

אֵ֣ת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

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בְּבֵיתִי֙

H1004

All that is in mine house

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

#11

הִרְאִיתִ֖ים

H7200

have they seen

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#12

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#13

הָיָ֥ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#14

דָבָ֛ר

H1697

there is nothing

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

#15

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#16

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#17

הִרְאִיתִ֖ים

H7200

have they seen

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#18

בְּאוֹצְרֹתָֽי׃

H214

among my treasures

a depository

Analysis

Within the broader context of Isaiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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.

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 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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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