Ezekiel 10:12

Authorized King James Version

And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
בְּשָׂרָם֙
And their whole body
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
#3
וְגַבֵּהֶ֔ם
and their backs
the back (as rounded); by analogy, the top or rim, a boss, a vault, arch of eye, bulwarks, etc
#4
וִֽידֵיהֶ֖ם
and their hands
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
#5
וְכַנְפֵיהֶ֑ם
and their wings
an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinna
#6
אוֹפַנֵּיהֶֽם׃
and the wheels
a wheel
#7
מְלֵאִ֤ים
were full
full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
#8
עֵינַ֙יִם֙
of eyes
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#9
סָבִ֔יב
round about
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
#10
לְאַרְבַּעְתָּ֖ם
that they four
four
#11
אוֹפַנֵּיהֶֽם׃
and the wheels
a wheel

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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.

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