Ezekiel 13:9

Authorized King James Version

And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיְתָ֣ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

יָדִ֗י

H3027

And mine 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

אֶֽל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הַנְּבִיאִ֞ים

H5030

shall be upon the prophets

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

הַחֹזִ֣ים

H2374

that see

a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)

שָׁוְא֮

H7723

vanity

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

וְהַקֹּסְמִ֣ים

H7080

and that divine

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

כָּזָב֒

H3577

lies

falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol)

בְּס֧וֹד

H5475

they shall not be in the assembly

a session, i.e., company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret

#10

עַמִּ֣י

H5971

of my people

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

#11

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#12

יִהְי֗וּ

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#13

וּבִכְתָ֤ב

H3791

in the writing

something written, i.e., a writing, record or book

#14

בֵּֽית

H1004

of the house

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

#15

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#16

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

#17

יִכָּתֵ֔בוּ

H3789

neither shall they be written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#18

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#19

אַדְמַ֥ת

H127

into the land

soil (from its general redness)

#20

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#21

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

#22

יָבֹ֑אוּ

H935

neither shall they enter

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#23

וִידַעְתֶּ֕ם

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

#24

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#25

אֲנִ֖י

H589

#26

אֲדֹנָ֥י

H136

that I am the Lord

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

#27

יְהוִֽה׃

H3068

(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

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

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 might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?

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