Isaiah 61:10

Authorized King James Version

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אָשִׂ֣ישׂ

H7797

I will greatly

to be bright, i.e., cheerful

אָשִׂ֣ישׂ

H7797

I will greatly

to be bright, i.e., cheerful

בַּֽיהוָ֗ה

H3068

in the LORD

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

תָּגֵ֤ל

H1523

shall be joyful

properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e., usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear

נַפְשִׁי֙

H5315

my soul

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

בֵּֽאלֹהַ֔י

H430

in my God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

כִּ֤י

H3588

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

הִלְבִּישַׁ֙נִי֙

H3847

for he hath clothed

properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively

בִּגְדֵי

H899

me with the garments

a covering, i.e., clothing

#10

יֶ֔שַׁע

H3468

of salvation

liberty, deliverance, prosperity

#11

מְעִ֥יל

H4598

me with the robe

a robe (i.e., upper and outer garment)

#12

צְדָקָ֖ה

H6666

of righteousness

rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)

#13

יְעָטָ֑נִי

H3271

he hath covered

to clothe

#14

כֶּֽחָתָן֙

H2860

as a bridegroom

a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)

#15

יְכַהֵ֣ן

H3547

decketh

to officiate as a priest; figuratively, to put on regalia

#16

פְּאֵ֔ר

H6287

himself with ornaments

an embellishment, i.e., fancy head-dress

#17

וְכַכַּלָּ֖ה

H3618

and as a bride

a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife

#18

תַּעְדֶּ֥ה

H5710

adorneth

to advance, i.e., pass on or continue; causatively, to remove; specifically, to bedeck (i.e., bring an ornament upon)

#19

כֵלֶֽיהָ׃

H3627

herself with her jewels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Isaiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of righteousness connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about righteousness, 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 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 righteousness in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 61 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on righteousness address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding righteousness in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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