Isaiah 45:14

Authorized King James Version

Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֹּ֣ה׀

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

אָמַ֣ר

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

יְגִ֨יעַ

H3018

The labour

toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor)

מִצְרַ֥יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

וּֽסְחַר

H5505

and merchandise

an emporium; abstractly, profit (from trade)

כּוּשׁ֮

H3568

of Ethiopia

cush (or ethiopia), the name of an israelite

וּסְבָאִים֮

H5436

and of the Sabeans

a sebaite, or inhabitant of seba

אַנְשֵׁ֣י

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#10

מִדָּה֒

H4060

of stature

properly, extension, i.e., height or breadth; specifically, tribute (as measured)

#11

עָלַ֤יִךְ

H5921

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

#12

יַעֲבֹ֑רוּ

H5674

shall come over

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

#13

וְלָ֣ךְ

#14

יִֽהְי֔וּ

H1961

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

#15

אַחֲרַ֣יִךְ

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#16

יֵלֵ֔כוּ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#17

בַּזִּקִּ֖ים

H2131

thee in chains

properly, what leaps forth, i.e., flash of fire, or a burning arrow; also (from the original sense of the root) a bond

#18

יַעֲבֹ֑רוּ

H5674

shall come over

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

#19

וְאֵלַ֤יִךְ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#20

יִֽשְׁתַּחֲוּוּ֙

H7812

and they shall fall down

to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)

#21

אֵלַ֣יִךְ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#22

יִתְפַּלָּ֔לוּ

H6419

unto thee they shall make supplication

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

#23

אַ֣ךְ

H389

a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only

#24

בָּ֥ךְ

#25

אֵ֛ל

H410

unto thee saying Surely God

strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)

#26

וְאֵ֥ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#27

ע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#28

אֶ֥פֶס

H657

is in thee and there is none else there is no

cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f

#29

אֱלֹהִֽים׃

H430

God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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?
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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