Isaiah 7:24

Authorized King James Version

With arrows and with bows shall men come thither; because all the land shall become briers and thorns.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בַּחִצִּ֥ים

H2671

With arrows

properly, a piercer, i.e., an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of god) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear

וּבַקֶּ֖שֶׁת

H7198

and with bows

a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris

יָ֣בוֹא

H935

shall men come

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

שָׁ֑מָּה

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

כִּי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

שָׁמִ֥יר

H8068

shall become briers

a thorn; also (from its keenness for scratching) a gem, probably the diamond

וָשַׁ֖יִת

H7898

and thorns

scrub or trash, i.e., wild growth of weeds or briers (as if put on the field)

תִּֽהְיֶ֥ה

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)

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הָאָֽרֶץ׃

H776

thither because all the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Isaiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Isaiah.

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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