Ezekiel 22:2

Authorized King James Version

Now, thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the bloody city? yea, thou shalt shew her all her abominations.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאַתָּ֣ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

בֶן

H1121

Now thou 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

אָדָ֔ם

H120

of man

ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)

הֲתִשְׁפֹּ֖ט

H8199

wilt thou judge

to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal

הֲתִשְׁפֹּ֖ט

H8199

wilt thou judge

to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal

אֶת

H853

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

עִ֣יר

H5892

city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

הַדָּמִ֑ים

H1818

the bloody

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

וְה֣וֹדַעְתָּ֔הּ

H3045

yea thou shalt shew

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

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אֵ֖ת

H853

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

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כָּל

H3605

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

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תּוֹעֲבוֹתֶֽיהָ׃

H8441

her all her abominations

properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Ezekiel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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