Ezekiel 12:27

Authorized King James Version

Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בֶּן
Son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#2
אָדָ֗ם
of man
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
#3
הִנֵּ֤ה
lo!
#4
בֵֽית
behold they of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#5
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#6
אֹֽמְרִ֔ים
say
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
הֶחָז֛וֹן
The vision
a sight (mentally), i.e., a dream, revelation, or oracle
#8
אֲשֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
ה֥וּא
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#10
חֹזֶ֖ה
that he seeth
to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of
#11
לְיָמִ֣ים
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
#12
רַבִּ֑ים
is for many
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
#13
וּלְעִתִּ֥ים
of the times
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
#14
רְחוֹק֖וֹת
that are far
remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
#15
ה֥וּא
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#16
נִבָּֽא׃
to come and he prophesieth
to prophesy, i.e., speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)

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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