Isaiah 48:6

Authorized King James Version

Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I have shewed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הִשְׁמַעְתִּ֤יךָ

H8085

Thou hast heard

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

חֲזֵה֙

H2372

see

to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of

כֻּלָּ֔הּ

H3605

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

וְאַתֶּ֖ם

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

הֲל֣וֹא

H3808

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

תַגִּ֑ידוּ

H5046

all this and will not ye declare

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

הִשְׁמַעְתִּ֤יךָ

H8085

Thou hast heard

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

חֲדָשׁוֹת֙

H2319

thee new things

new

מֵעַ֔תָּה

H6258

from this time

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

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וּנְצֻר֖וֹת

H5341

even hidden things

to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)

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וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

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יְדַעְתָּֽם׃

H3045

and thou didst not know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

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 divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 48 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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