Isaiah 5:25

Authorized King James Version

Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Word-by-Word Analysis

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

כֵּ֡ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

חָרָה֩

H2734

kindled

to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

אַפּ֔וֹ

H639

For all this his anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

יְהוָ֨ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

בְּעַמּ֜וֹ

H5971

against his people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

נְטוּיָֽה׃

H5186

and he hath stretched forth

to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)

יָד֥וֹ

H3027

but his hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

עָלָ֣יו

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#10

וַיַּכֵּ֗הוּ

H5221

against them and hath smitten

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

#11

וַֽיִּרְגְּזוּ֙

H7264

did tremble

to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)

#12

הֶֽהָרִ֔ים

H2022

them and the hills

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

#13

וַתְּהִ֧י

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#14

נִבְלָתָ֛ם

H5038

and their carcases

a flabby thing, i.e., a carcase or carrion (human or bestial, often collectively); figuratively, an idol

#15

כַּסּוּחָ֖ה

H5478

were torn

something swept away, i.e., filth

#16

בְּקֶ֣רֶב

H7130

in the midst

properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

#17

חוּצ֑וֹת

H2351

of the streets

properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors

#18

בְּכָל

H3605

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

#19

זֹאת֙

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#20

לֹא

H3808

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

#21

שָׁ֣ב

H7725

is not turned away

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#22

אַפּ֔וֹ

H639

For all this his anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

#23

וְע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#24

יָד֥וֹ

H3027

but his hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#25

נְטוּיָֽה׃

H5186

and he hath stretched forth

to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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