Ezekiel 20:43

Authorized King James Version

And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for all your evils that ye have committed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּזְכַרְתֶּם

H2142

And there shall ye remember

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

שָׁ֗ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

דַּרְכֵיכֶם֙

H1870

your ways

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

וְאֵת֙

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)

עֲלִיל֣וֹתֵיכֶ֔ם

H5949

and all your doings

an exploit (of god), or a performance (of man, often in a bad sense); by implication, an opportunity

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

נִטְמֵאתֶ֖ם

H2930

wherein ye have been defiled

to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)

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בָּ֑ם

#11

וּנְקֹֽטֹתֶם֙

H6962

and ye shall lothe

properly, to cut off, i.e., (figuratively) detest

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בִּפְנֵיכֶ֔ם

H6440

yourselves in your own sight

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

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בְּכָל

H3605

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

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רָעוֹתֵיכֶ֖ם

H7451

for all your evils

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

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עֲשִׂיתֶֽם׃

H6213

that ye have committed

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Ezekiel.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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