Ezekiel 16:63

Authorized King James Version

That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord GOD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לְמַ֤עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

תִּזְכְּרִי֙

H2142

That thou mayest remember

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

וָבֹ֔שְׁתְּ

H954

and be confounded

properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

וְלֹ֨א

H3808

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

יִֽהְיֶה

H1961

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

לָּ֥ךְ

עוֹד֙

H5750

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

פִּתְח֣וֹן

H6610

and never open

opening (the act)

פֶּ֔ה

H6310

thy mouth

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

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מִפְּנֵ֖י

H6440

any more because

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#11

כְּלִמָּתֵ֑ךְ

H3639

of thy shame

disgrace

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בְּכַפְּרִי

H3722

when I am pacified

to cover (specifically with bitumen)

#13

לָךְ֙

#14

לְכָל

H3605

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

#15

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#16

עָשִׂ֔ית

H6213

toward thee for all that thou hast done

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

#17

נְאֻ֖ם

H5002

saith

an oracle

#18

אֲדֹנָ֥י

H136

the Lord

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

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יְהוִֽה׃

H3069

GOD

god

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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