Ezekiel 16:11

Authorized King James Version

I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וָאֶעְדֵּ֖ךְ
I decked
to advance, i.e., pass on or continue; causatively, to remove; specifically, to bedeck (i.e., bring an ornament upon)
#2
עֶ֑דִי
thee also with ornaments
finery; generally an outfit; specifically, a headstall
#3
וָאֶתְּנָ֤ה
and I put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#4
צְמִידִים֙
bracelets
generally, a lid
#5
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
יָדַ֔יִךְ
upon thy hands
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
#7
וְרָבִ֖יד
and a chain
a collar (as spread around the neck)
#8
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
גְּרוֹנֵֽךְ׃
on thy neck
the throat (as roughened by swallowing)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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