Ezekiel 16:22

Authorized King James Version

And in all thine abominations and thy whoredoms thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, when thou wast naked and bare, and wast polluted in thy blood.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵ֤ת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

תּוֹעֲבֹתַ֙יִךְ֙

H8441

And in all thine abominations

properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol

וְתַזְנֻתַ֔יִךְ

H8457

and thy whoredoms

harlotry, i.e., (figuratively) idolatry

לֹ֥א

H3808

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

זָכַ֖רְתְּי

H2142

thou hast not remembered

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

אֶת

H853

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

יְמֵ֣י

H3117

the 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

נְעוּרָ֑יִךְ

H5271

of thy youth

(only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)

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בִּֽהְיוֹתֵךְ֙

H1961

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

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עֵירֹ֣ם

H5903

when thou wast naked

nudity

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וְעֶרְיָ֔ה

H6181

and bare

nudity

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מִתְבּוֹסֶ֥סֶת

H947

and wast polluted

to trample (literally or figuratively)

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בְּדָמֵ֖ךְ

H1818

in thy blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

#15

הָיִֽית׃

H1961

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of covenant community 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 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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