Ezekiel 16:41

Authorized King James Version

And they shall burn thine houses with fire, and execute judgments upon thee in the sight of many women: and I will cause thee to cease from playing the harlot, and thou also shalt give no hire any more.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְשָׂרְפ֤וּ

H8313

And they shall burn

to be (causatively, set) on fire

בָתַּ֙יִךְ֙

H1004

thine houses

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

בָּאֵ֔שׁ

H784

with fire

fire (literally or figuratively)

וְעָשׂוּ

H6213

and execute

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

בָ֣ךְ

שְׁפָטִ֔ים

H8201

judgments

a sentence, i.e., infliction

לְעֵינֵ֖י

H5869

upon thee in the sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

נָשִׁ֣ים

H802

women

a woman

רַבּ֑וֹת

H7227

of many

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

#10

וְהִשְׁבַּתִּיךְ֙

H7673

and I will cause thee to cease

to repose, i.e., desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)

#11

מִזּוֹנָ֔ה

H2181

from playing the harlot

to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively, to commit idolatry (

#12

וְגַם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

#13

אֶתְנַ֖ן

H868

no hire

a gift (as the price of harlotry or idolatry)

#14

לֹ֥א

H3808

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

#15

תִתְּנִי

H5414

and thou also shalt give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#16

עֽוֹד׃

H5750

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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