Ezekiel 11:6

Authorized King James Version

Ye have multiplied your slain in this city, and ye have filled the streets thereof with the slain.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הִרְבֵּיתֶ֥ם
Ye have multiplied
to increase (in whatever respect)
#2
חָלָֽל׃
thereof with the slain
pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
#3
בָּעִ֣יר
in this city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#4
הַזֹּ֑את
this (often used adverb)
#5
וּמִלֵּאתֶ֥ם
and ye have filled
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#6
חוּצֹתֶ֖יהָ
the streets
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
#7
חָלָֽל׃
thereof with the slain
pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 Ezekiel.

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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