Isaiah 9:21

Authorized King James Version

Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh: and they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Word-by-Word Analysis

מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה

H4519

Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

אֶת

H853

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

וְאֶפְרַ֙יִם֙

H669

Ephraim

ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

וְאֶפְרַ֙יִם֙

H669

Ephraim

ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

אֶת

H853

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

מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה

H4519

Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

יַחְדָּ֥ו

H3162

and they together

properly, a unit, i.e., (adverb) unitedly

הֵ֖מָּה

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

עַל

H5921

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

#10

יְהוּדָ֑ה

H3063

shall be against Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#11

בְּכָל

H3605

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

#12

זֹאת֙

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#13

לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#14

שָׁ֣ב

H7725

is not turned away

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#15

אַפּ֔וֹ

H639

For all this his anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

#16

וְע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#17

יָד֥וֹ

H3027

but his hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#18

נְטוּיָֽה׃

H5186

is stretched out still

to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Isaiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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