"A Mystery to the World": A New Proposal for Isaiah 22:20-25

by Spencer Kraus

Overview

Abstract: Isaiah's oracle in Isaiah 22 regarding a man named Eliakim employs significant and unique language regarding a "nail in a sure place." This language is accompanied by clear connections to the ancient temple, including the bestowal of sacred clothing and authority, offering additional significant context through which to understand this phrase. Additionally, according to early leaders of the Church, this oracle may not be translated correctly into English, which has caused some confusion regarding the true meaning of the oracle's conclusion. As such, I offer a new translation of this oracle based on intertextual clues that resolves some of the apparent issues regarding this text and further highlights the temple themes employed by Isaiah.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940186198314
Publisher:	Interpreter Foundation
Publication date:	08/25/2023
Series:	Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship , #58
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	339 KB

About the Author

Spencer Kraus is a student at Brigham Young University majoring in Computer Science and minoring in modern Hebrew and Ancient Near Eastern Studies. He works with Scripture Central as a research associate and also as a research assistant for Lincoln Blumell studying early Christianity and the New Testament.