Isaiah 59:19

Authorized King James Version

So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְיִֽירְא֤וּ

H3372

So shall they fear

to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten

מִֽמַּעֲרָב֙

H4628

from the west

the west (as a region of the evening sun)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

שֵׁ֣ם

H8034

the name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

וּמִמִּזְרַח

H4217

from the rising

sunrise, i.e., the east

שֶׁ֖מֶשׁ

H8121

of the sun

the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כְּבוֹד֑וֹ

H3519

and his glory

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

#10

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#11

יָב֤וֹא

H935

shall come in

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#12

כַנָּהָר֙

H5104

like a flood

a stream (including the sea; expectation the nile, euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity

#13

צָ֔ר

H6862

When the enemy

a pebble (as in h6864)

#14

ר֥וּחַ

H7307

the Spirit

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the

#15

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#16

נֹ֥סְסָה

H5127

shall lift up a standard

to flit, i.e., vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)

#17

בֽוֹ׃

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 glory 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 glory in this particular way.

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 might the original audience's understanding of glory differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?

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