Ezekiel 16:44

Authorized King James Version

Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הִנֵּה֙
lo!
#2
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
יִמְשֹׁ֖ל
Behold every one that useth proverbs
to liken, i.e., (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble
#4
עָלַ֥יִךְ
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
יִמְשֹׁ֖ל
Behold every one that useth proverbs
to liken, i.e., (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble
#6
לֵאמֹ֑ר
against thee saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
כְּאִמָּ֖ה
As is the mother
a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
#8
בִּתָּֽהּ׃
so is her daughter
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

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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