Isaiah 66:5

Authorized King James Version

Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

שִׁמְעוּ֙

H8085

Hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

דְּבָר֑וֹ

H1697

at his word

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

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

Let the LORD

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

הַחֲרֵדִ֖ים

H2730

ye that tremble

fearful; also reverential

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

דְּבָר֑וֹ

H1697

at his word

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

אָמְרוּ֩

H559

sake said

to say (used with great latitude)

אֲחֵיכֶ֨ם

H251

Your brethren

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

שֹׂנְאֵיכֶ֜ם

H8130

that hated

to hate (personally)

#10

מְנַדֵּיכֶ֗ם

H5077

you that cast you out

properly, to toss; figuratively, to exclude, i.e., banish, postpone, prohibit

#11

לְמַ֤עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

#12

שְׁמִי֙

H8034

for my name's

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#13

יִכְבַּ֣ד

H3513

be glorified

to be heavy, i.e., in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same

#14

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

Let the LORD

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

#15

וְנִרְאֶ֥ה

H7200

but he shall appear

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#16

בְשִׂמְחַתְכֶ֖ם

H8057

to your joy

blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)

#17

וְהֵ֥ם

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

#18

יֵבֹֽשׁוּ׃

H954

and they shall be ashamed

properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

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 this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 66 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty 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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