Isaiah 9:5

Authorized King James Version

For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֤י

H3588

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

כָל

H3605

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

סְאוֹן֙

H5430

For every battle

perhaps a military boot (as a protection from mud)

סֹאֵ֣ן

H5431

of the warrior

to shoe, i.e., (active participle) a soldier shod

בְּרַ֔עַשׁ

H7494

is with confused noise

vibration, bounding, uproar

וְשִׂמְלָ֖ה

H8071

and garments

a dress, especially a mantle

מְגוֹלָלָ֣ה

H1556

rolled

to roll (literally or figuratively)

בְדָמִ֑ים

H1818

in blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

וְהָיְתָ֥ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

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לִשְׂרֵפָ֖ה

H8316

but this shall be with burning

cremation

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מַאֲכֹ֥לֶת

H3980

and fuel

something eaten (by fire), i.e., fuel

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אֵֽשׁ׃

H784

of fire

fire (literally or figuratively)

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

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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?

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