Isaiah 66:2

Authorized King James Version

For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֵ֙לֶּה֙

H428

these or those

יָדִ֣י

H3027

For all those things hath mine hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

עָשָׂ֔תָה

H6213

made

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

וַיִּהְי֥וּ

H1961

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

כָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֵ֖לֶּה

H428

these or those

נְאֻם

H5002

and all those things have been saith

an oracle

#10

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#11

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#12

זֶ֣ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#13

אַבִּ֔יט

H5027

but to this man will I look

to scan, i.e., look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care

#14

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#15

עָנִי֙

H6041

even to him that is poor

depressed, in mind or circumstances

#16

וּנְכֵה

H5223

and of a contrite

smitten, i.e., (literally) maimed, or (figuratively) dejected

#17

ר֔וּחַ

H7307

spirit

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

#18

וְחָרֵ֖ד

H2730

and trembleth

fearful; also reverential

#19

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#20

דְּבָרִֽי׃

H1697

at my word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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 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 sovereignty 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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?

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