Ezekiel 20:42
And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers.
Original Language Analysis
וִֽידַעְתֶּם֙
And ye shall know
H3045
וִֽידַעְתֶּם֙
And ye shall know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
1 of 18
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
2 of 18
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוָ֔ה
that I am the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
that I am the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 18
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בַּהֲבִיאִ֥י
when I shall bring
H935
בַּהֲבִיאִ֥י
when I shall bring
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
5 of 18
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶתְכֶ֖ם
H853
אֶתְכֶ֖ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
9 of 18
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
הָאָ֗רֶץ
into the country
H776
הָאָ֗רֶץ
into the country
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
11 of 18
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
12 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָשָׂ֙אתִי֙
for the which I lifted up
H5375
נָשָׂ֙אתִי֙
for the which I lifted up
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
13 of 18
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יָדִ֔י
mine hand
H3027
יָדִ֔י
mine hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
15 of 18
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
לָתֵ֥ת
to give
H5414
לָתֵ֥ת
to give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
16 of 18
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Cross References
Ezekiel 34:13And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country.Ezekiel 38:23Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Historical Context
The return from exile under Cyrus (538 BC) partially fulfilled this, as did the land promises to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:18-21). However, the ultimate fulfillment is through Christ, who brings God's people (from all nations) into the true promised land—eternal life in God's presence (Hebrews 11:13-16, Revelation 21-22).
Questions for Reflection
- How do we 'know that He is the LORD' through His faithfulness to promises?
- What is the relationship between historical land promises to Israel and spiritual inheritance for the church?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers.' The recognition formula 'ye shall know that I am the LORD' concludes this section. Restoration will demonstrate Yahweh's identity and covenant faithfulness. Bringing them to the promised land fulfills the oath to their fathers (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob). God's faithfulness to ancient promises validates His character.