Ezekiel 12:25

Authorized King James Version

For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֣י׀

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אֲנִ֣י

H589

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

For I am the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֲדַבֵּ֤ר

H1696

I will speak

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

אֵת֩

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

אֲדַבֵּ֤ר

H1696

I will speak

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

דָּבָר֙

H1697

and the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

וַעֲשִׂיתִ֔יו

H6213

and will perform

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#10

לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#11

תִמָּשֵׁ֖ךְ

H4900

it shall be no more prolonged

to draw, used in a great variety of applications (including to sow, to sound, to prolong, to develop, to march, to remove, to delay, to be tall, etc.)

#12

ע֑וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#13

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#14

בִֽימֵיכֶ֞ם

H3117

for in your days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#15

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#16

הַמֶּ֗רִי

H4805

O rebellious

bitterness, i.e., (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious

#17

אֲדַבֵּ֤ר

H1696

I will speak

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#18

דָּבָר֙

H1697

and the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#19

וַעֲשִׂיתִ֔יו

H6213

and will perform

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#20

נְאֻ֖ם

H5002

it saith

an oracle

#21

אֲדֹנָ֥י

H136

the Lord

the lord (used as a proper name of god only)

#22

יְהוִֽה׃

H3069

GOD

god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Ezekiel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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