Ezekiel 13:15

Authorized King James Version

Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that have daubed it with untempered morter, and will say unto you, The wall is no more, neither they that daubed it;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכִלֵּיתִ֤י
Thus will I accomplish
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
חֲמָתִי֙
my wrath
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
#4
הַקִּ֔יר
unto you The wall
a wall (as built in a trench)
#5
הַטָּחִ֥ים
and upon them that have daubed
to smear, especially with lime
#6
אֹת֖וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
תָּפֵ֑ל
it with untempered
plaster (as gummy) or slime; (figuratively) frivolity
#8
וְאֹמַ֤ר
morter and will say
to say (used with great latitude)
#9
לָכֶם֙
H0
#10
אֵ֣ין
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#11
הַקִּ֔יר
unto you The wall
a wall (as built in a trench)
#12
וְאֵ֖ין
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#13
הַטָּחִ֥ים
and upon them that have daubed
to smear, especially with lime
#14
אֹתֽוֹ׃
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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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