Isaiah 53:9

Authorized King James Version

And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּתֵּ֤ן
And he made
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
אֶת
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#3
רְשָׁעִים֙
with the wicked
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
#4
קִבְר֔וֹ
his grave
a sepulcher
#5
וְאֶת
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#6
עָשִׁ֖יר
and with the rich
rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
#7
בְּמֹתָ֑יו
in his death
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
#8
עַ֚ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
לֹא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#10
חָמָ֣ס
no violence
violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
#11
עָשָׂ֔ה
because he had done
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#12
וְלֹ֥א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#13
מִרְמָ֖ה
neither was any deceit
fraud
#14
בְּפִֽיו׃
in his mouth
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

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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