Isaiah 66:20

Authorized King James Version

And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

יָבִיאוּ֩

H935

And they shall bring

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֶת

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)

אֲחֵיכֶ֣ם

H251

all your brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

מִכָּל

H3605

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

הַגּוֹיִ֣ם׀

H1471

out of all nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

הַמִּנְחָ֛ה

H4503

an offering

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

בַּסּוּסִ֡ים

H5483

upon horses

a horse (as leaping)

#10

וּ֠בָרֶכֶב

H7393

and in chariots

a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone

#11

וּבַצַּבִּ֨ים

H6632

and in litters

a species of lizard (probably as clinging fast)

#12

וּבַפְּרָדִ֜ים

H6505

and upon mules

a mule (perhaps from his lonely habits)

#13

וּבַכִּרְכָּר֗וֹת

H3753

and upon swift beasts

a dromedary (from its rapid motion as if dancing)

#14

עַ֣ל

H5921

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

#15

הַ֥ר

H2022

mountain

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

#16

קָדְשִׁ֛י

H6944

to my holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

#17

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם

H3389

Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#18

אָמַ֣ר

H559

saith

to say (used with great latitude)

#19

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

#20

כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#21

יָבִיאוּ֩

H935

And they shall bring

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#22

בְנֵ֨י

H1121

as the children

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

#23

יִשְׂרָאֵ֧ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#24

אֶת

H853

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

#25

הַמִּנְחָ֛ה

H4503

an offering

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

#26

בִּכְלִ֥י

H3627

vessel

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

#27

טָה֖וֹר

H2889

in a clean

pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)

#28

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

into the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#29

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 66 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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