Ezekiel 18:14

Authorized King James Version

Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהִנֵּה֙

H2009

lo!

הוֹלִ֣יד

H3205

Now lo if he beget

to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage

בֵּ֔ן

H1121

a son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

וַיִּרְאֶ֕ה

H7200

and considereth

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

אֶת

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)

חַטֹּ֥את

H2403

sins

an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

אָבִ֖יו

all his father's

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#10

יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה

H6213

and doeth

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

#11

וַיִּרְאֶ֕ה

H7200

and considereth

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#12

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#13

יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה

H6213

and doeth

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

#14

כָּהֵֽן׃

H2004

not such like

they (only used when emphatic)

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
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?

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