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Isaiah 9:3
You have multiplied the nation. You have increased their joy. They rejoice before you according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the plunder.
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a joy harvest that is practiced in ordinary routines in Isaiah 9:3—consider "have" and "joy". Keep joy harvest in how we make amends—learn freedom in service.

Context

The setting is Isaiah—prophetic oracle, highlighting joy harvest. Within ch. 9, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward prophetic hope & judgment. Watch the terms “have” and “joy”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Isaiah to the prophet Isaiah, Amoz’s son. Modern scholarship on Isaiah sees Scholars often distinguish major sections (sometimes called Deutero/Trito‑Isaiah).. Scholars commonly date Isaiah 8th–5th century BC. This verse leans into prophetic hope & judgment. Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero). Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito). Exilic and post‑exilic horizons color sections of the book.

More details
Traditional:Isaiah son of Amoz
Modern scholarship:Multiple authors (Proto‑, Deutero‑, Trito‑Isaiah).
Date:8th–5th century BC
  • Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero).
  • Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.