Ezekiel 23:7

Authorized King James Version

Thus she committed her whoredoms with them, with all them that were the chosen men of Assyria, and with all on whom she doted: with all their idols she defiled herself.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתִּתֵּ֤ן

H5414

Thus she committed

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

תַּזְנוּתֶ֙יהָ֙

H8457

her whoredoms

harlotry, i.e., (figuratively) idolatry

עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם

H5921

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

מִבְחַ֥ר

H4005

with them with all them that were the chosen

select, i.e., best

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

men

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

אַשּׁ֖וּר

H804

of Assyria

ashshur, the second son of shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e., assyria), its region and its empire

כֻּלָּ֑ם

H3605

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

וּבְכֹ֧ל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

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עָֽגְבָ֛ה

H5689

and with all on whom she doted

to breathe after, i.e., to love (sensually)

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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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גִּלּוּלֵיהֶ֖ם

H1544

with all their idols

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

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נִטְמָֽאָה׃

H2930

she defiled

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

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

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 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 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?

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