Isaiah 62:8

Authorized King James Version

The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:

Word-by-Word Analysis

נִשְׁבַּ֧ע

H7650

hath sworn

to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)

יְהוָ֛ה

H3068

The LORD

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

בִּֽימִינ֖וֹ

H3225

by his right hand

the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south

וּבִזְר֣וֹעַ

H2220

and by the arm

the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force

עֻזּ֑וֹ

H5797

of his strength

strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)

וְאִם

H518

Surely I will

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

אֶתֵּן֩

H5414

no more give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אֶת

H853

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

דְּגָנֵ֨ךְ

H1715

thy corn

properly, increase, i.e., grain

#10

ע֤וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#11

מַֽאֲכָל֙

H3978

to be meat

an eatable (including provender, flesh and fruit)

#12

לְאֹ֣יְבַ֔יִךְ

H341

for thine enemies

hating; an adversary

#13

וְאִם

H518

Surely I will

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#14

יִשְׁתּ֤וּ

H8354

shall not drink

to imbibe (literally or figuratively)

#15

בְנֵֽי

H1121

and the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#16

נֵכָר֙

H5236

of the stranger

foreign, or (concretely) a foreigner, or (abstractly) heathendom

#17

תִּֽירוֹשֵׁ֔ךְ

H8492

thy wine

must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine

#18

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#19

יָגַ֖עַתְּ

H3021

for the which thou hast laboured

properly, to gasp; hence, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil

#20

בּֽוֹ׃

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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