Isaiah 48:8

Authorized King James Version

Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
גַּ֣ם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#2
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#3
שָׁמַ֗עְתָּ
H8085
Yea thou heardest
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#4
גַּ֚ם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#5
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
יָדַ֙עְתִּי֙
H3045
for I knew
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#7
גַּ֕ם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#8
מֵאָ֖ז
H227
at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
#9
לֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#10
פִתְּחָ֣ה
H6605
was not opened
to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
#11
אָזְנֶ֑ךָ
H241
not yea from that time that thine ear
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
#12
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#13
יָדַ֙עְתִּי֙
H3045
for I knew
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#14
בָּג֣וֹד
H901
treacherous
#15
תִּבְגּ֔וֹד
H898
that thou wouldest deal very
to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
#16
וּפֹשֵׁ֥עַ
H6586
a transgressor
to break away (from just authority), i.e., trespass, apostatize, quarrel
#17
מִבֶּ֖טֶן
H990
from the womb
the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
#18
קֹ֥רָא
H7121
and wast called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#19
לָֽךְ׃
H0

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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