Understanding the “Putting On“ Metaphor in Isa 59:17 and Eph 6:10–20: An Intertextual Correspondence

The Hebrew verb לבשׁ (lavash), synonymous with “to wear” or “to put on,” is instrumental in comprehending the Divine Warrior’s depiction in the context of Isaiah’s battle (Isa 59:17). This article aims to probe the intertextual resonance between the two biblical excerpts, focusing specifically on h...

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Main Authors: Tabua K. Tuima, Limoni Manu O’Uiha
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Published: Editura Universității Adventus 2023-12-01
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Online Access:http://publications.uadventus.ro/index.php/thrh/article/view/188
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description The Hebrew verb לבשׁ (lavash), synonymous with “to wear” or “to put on,” is instrumental in comprehending the Divine Warrior’s depiction in the context of Isaiah’s battle (Isa 59:17). This article aims to probe the intertextual resonance between the two biblical excerpts, focusing specifically on how Paul metaphorically used Isaiah’s clothing imagery to depict the spiritual battle of Christians. The Greek term ενδυω (enduō), meaning “to wear” or “to put on,” mirrors the Hebrew verb lavash in the Ephesian text, both of which play a critical role in comprehending these scriptural fragments. In addition, the contextual anchoring of these passages is an indispensable aspect of this inquiry. The final part of this discourse extrapolates the modern theological ramifications of the apostle’s message, drawing substantive conclusions for contemporary Christian practitioners.
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spelling doaj-art-483afb26e0384b97b0c6d902ddba85382024-11-21T15:40:20ZengEditura Universității AdventusTheoRhēma1842-06132784-26652023-12-01182Understanding the “Putting On“ Metaphor in Isa 59:17 and Eph 6:10–20: An Intertextual CorrespondenceTabua K. Tuima0Limoni Manu O’Uiha1PhD (Biblical Studies, OT), is the Deputy Principal at Fulton Adventist University College, Fiji (https://fulton.ac.fj/)PhD (Historical-Systematic Theology), is the Head of Theology at Fulton Adventist University College, Fiji (https://fulton.ac.fj/) The Hebrew verb לבשׁ (lavash), synonymous with “to wear” or “to put on,” is instrumental in comprehending the Divine Warrior’s depiction in the context of Isaiah’s battle (Isa 59:17). This article aims to probe the intertextual resonance between the two biblical excerpts, focusing specifically on how Paul metaphorically used Isaiah’s clothing imagery to depict the spiritual battle of Christians. The Greek term ενδυω (enduō), meaning “to wear” or “to put on,” mirrors the Hebrew verb lavash in the Ephesian text, both of which play a critical role in comprehending these scriptural fragments. In addition, the contextual anchoring of these passages is an indispensable aspect of this inquiry. The final part of this discourse extrapolates the modern theological ramifications of the apostle’s message, drawing substantive conclusions for contemporary Christian practitioners. http://publications.uadventus.ro/index.php/thrh/article/view/188IsaiahEphesiansclothingput-on metaphorintertextual correspondence
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Understanding the “Putting On“ Metaphor in Isa 59:17 and Eph 6:10–20: An Intertextual Correspondence
TheoRhēma
Isaiah
Ephesians
clothing
put-on metaphor
intertextual correspondence
title Understanding the “Putting On“ Metaphor in Isa 59:17 and Eph 6:10–20: An Intertextual Correspondence
title_full Understanding the “Putting On“ Metaphor in Isa 59:17 and Eph 6:10–20: An Intertextual Correspondence
title_fullStr Understanding the “Putting On“ Metaphor in Isa 59:17 and Eph 6:10–20: An Intertextual Correspondence
title_full_unstemmed Understanding the “Putting On“ Metaphor in Isa 59:17 and Eph 6:10–20: An Intertextual Correspondence
title_short Understanding the “Putting On“ Metaphor in Isa 59:17 and Eph 6:10–20: An Intertextual Correspondence
title_sort understanding the putting on metaphor in isa 59 17 and eph 6 10 20 an intertextual correspondence
topic Isaiah
Ephesians
clothing
put-on metaphor
intertextual correspondence
url http://publications.uadventus.ro/index.php/thrh/article/view/188
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