Isaiah 7:5

Authorized King James Version

Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יַ֗עַן
properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
#2
כִּֽי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#3
יָעַ֥ץ
counsel
to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
#4
עָלֶ֛יךָ
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
אֲרָ֖ם
Because Syria
aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite
#6
רָעָ֑ה
have taken evil
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#7
אֶפְרַ֥יִם
Ephraim
ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#8
וּבֶן
and the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#9
רְמַלְיָ֖הוּ
of Remaliah
remaljah, an israelite
#10
לֵאמֹֽר׃
against thee saying
to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation in this particular way.

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