Isaiah 59:6

Authorized King James Version

Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands.

Word-by-Word Analysis

קֽוּרֵיהֶם֙

H6980

Their webs

(only plural) trenches, i.e., a web (as if so formed)

לֹא

H3808

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

יִהְי֣וּ

H1961

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

לְבֶ֔גֶד

H899

shall not become garments

a covering, i.e., clothing

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

יִתְכַּסּ֖וּ

H3680

neither shall they cover

properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)

מַֽעֲשֵׂי

H4639

are works

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

מַֽעֲשֵׂי

H4639

are works

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

מַֽעֲשֵׂי

H4639

are works

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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אָ֔וֶן

H205

of iniquity

strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol

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וּפֹ֥עַל

H6467

and the act

an act or work (concretely)

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חָמָ֖ס

H2555

of violence

violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain

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בְּכַפֵּיהֶֽם׃

H3709

is in their hands

the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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?

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