Isaiah 43:15

Authorized King James Version

I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אֲנִ֥י
i
#2
יְהוָ֖ה
I am the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
קְדֽוֹשְׁכֶ֑ם
your Holy One
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
#4
בּוֹרֵ֥א
the creator
(absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes)
#5
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#6
מַלְכְּכֶֽם׃
your King
a king

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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