Isaiah 49:15

Authorized King James Version

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֶשְׁכָּחֵֽךְ׃

H7911

forget

to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention

אִשָּׁה֙

H802

Can a woman

a woman

עוּלָ֔הּ

H5764

her sucking child

a babe

מֵרַחֵ֖ם

H7355

that she should not have compassion

to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate

בֶּן

H1121

on the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

בִּטְנָ֑הּ

H990

of her womb

the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything

גַּם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

אֵ֣לֶּה

H428

these or those

אֶשְׁכָּחֵֽךְ׃

H7911

forget

to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention

#10

וְאָנֹכִ֖י

H595

#11

לֹ֥א

H3808

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

#12

אֶשְׁכָּחֵֽךְ׃

H7911

forget

to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention

Analysis

Within the broader context of Isaiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Isaiah.

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.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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