Isaiah 61:7

Authorized King James Version

For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

תַּ֤חַת

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

בָּשְׁתְּכֶם֙

H1322

For your shame

shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol

מִשְׁנֶ֣ה

H4932

the double

properly, a repetition, i.e., a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or loc

וּכְלִמָּ֖ה

H3639

and for confusion

disgrace

יָרֹ֣נּוּ

H7442

they shall rejoice

properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)

חֶלְקָ֑ם

H2506

in their portion

properly, smoothness (of the tongue)

לָכֵ֤ן

H3651

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

בְּאַרְצָם֙

H776

therefore in their land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִשְׁנֶ֣ה

H4932

the double

properly, a repetition, i.e., a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or loc

#10

יִירָ֔שׁוּ

H3423

they shall possess

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

#11

שִׂמְחַ֥ת

H8057

joy

blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)

#12

עוֹלָ֖ם

H5769

everlasting

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

#13

תִּהְיֶ֥ה

H1961

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

#14

לָהֶֽם׃

Analysis

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

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation 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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