Isaiah 45:17

Authorized King James Version

But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

Word-by-Word Analysis

יִשְׂרָאֵל֙

H3478

But Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

נוֹשַׁ֣ע

H3467

shall be saved

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

בַּיהוָ֔ה

H3068

in the LORD

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

תְּשׁוּעַ֖ת

H8668

salvation

rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual)

ע֥וֹלְמֵי

H5769

with an everlasting

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

לֹא

H3808

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

תֵבֹ֥שׁוּ

H954

ye shall not be ashamed

properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

וְלֹא

H3808

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

תִכָּלְמ֖וּ

H3637

nor confounded

properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult

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עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

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ע֥וֹלְמֵי

H5769

with an everlasting

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

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עַֽד׃

H5703

without end

properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing salvation encompasses justification, sanctification, and glorification in the ordo salutis and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding salvation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of salvation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 45 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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