Ezekiel 13:23

Authorized King James Version

Therefore ye shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: for I will deliver my people out of your hand: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לָכֵ֗ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

שָׁ֚וְא

H7723

no more vanity

evil (as destructive), literally (ruin) or morally (especially guile); figuratively idolatry (as false, subjective), uselessness (as deceptive, object

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

תֶחֱזֶ֔ינָה

H2372

Therefore ye shall see

to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of

וְקֶ֖סֶם

H7081

divinations

a lot; also divination (including its fee), oracle

לֹא

H3808

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

תִקְסַ֣מְנָה

H7080

nor divine

properly, to distribute, i.e., determine by lot or magical scroll; by implication, to divine

ע֑וֹד

H5750

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

וְהִצַּלְתִּ֤י

H5337

for I will deliver

to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense

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אֶת

H853

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

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עַמִּי֙

H5971

my people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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מִיֶּדְכֶ֔ן

H3027

out of your hand

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

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וִֽידַעְתֶּ֖ן

H3045

and ye shall know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#14

כִּֽי

H3588

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

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אֲנִ֥י

H589

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

that I am the LORD

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 13 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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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