Ezekiel 20:8

Authorized King James Version

But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּמְרוּ

H4784

But they rebelled

to be (causatively, make) bitter (or unpleasant); (figuratively) to rebel (or resist; causatively, to provoke)

בִ֗י

וְלֹ֤א

H3808

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

אָבוּ֙

H14

against me and would

to breathe after, i.e., (figuratively) to be acquiescent

לִּשְׁמֹ֣עַ

H8085

not hearken

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

אֵלַ֔י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אִ֣ישׁ

H376

unto me they did not every man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

אֶת

H853

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

שִׁקּוּצֵ֤י

H8251

the abominations

disgusting, i.e., filthy; especially idolatrous or (concretely) an idol

#10

עֵֽינֵיהֶם֙

H5869

of their eyes

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#11

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

#12

הִשְׁלִ֔יכוּ

H7993

cast away

to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)

#13

וְאֶת

H853

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

#14

גִּלּוּלֵ֥י

H1544

the idols

properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol

#15

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#16

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

#17

עָזָ֑בוּ

H5800

neither did they forsake

to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc

#18

וָאֹמַ֞ר

H559

then I said

to say (used with great latitude)

#19

לִשְׁפֹּ֧ךְ

H8210

I will pour out

to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e., to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc

#20

חֲמָתִ֣י

H2534

my fury

heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)

#21

עֲלֵיהֶ֗ם

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#22

לְכַלּ֤וֹת

H3615

upon them to accomplish

to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)

#23

אַפִּי֙

H639

my anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

#24

בָּהֶ֔ם

#25

בְּת֖וֹךְ

H8432

against them in the midst

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

#26

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#27

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of covenant community 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 covenant community. 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 passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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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