Isaiah 46:8

Authorized King James Version

Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
זִכְרוּ
Remember
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
#2
זֹ֖את
this (often used adverb)
#3
וְהִתְאֹשָׁ֑שׁוּ
this and shew yourselves men
to be a man, i.e., act in a manly way
#4
הָשִׁ֥יבוּ
bring it again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#5
פוֹשְׁעִ֖ים
O ye transgressors
to break away (from just authority), i.e., trespass, apostatize, quarrel
#6
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
לֵֽב׃
to mind
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

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 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.

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