Isaiah 7:10

Authorized King James Version

Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיּ֣וֹסֶף
again
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#2
יְהוָ֔ה
Moreover the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
דַּבֵּ֥ר
spake
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#4
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
אָחָ֖ז
unto Ahaz
achaz, the name of a jewish king and of an israelite
#6
לֵאמֹֽר׃
saying
to say (used with great latitude)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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