Ezekiel 24:16

Authorized King James Version

Son of man, behold, I take away from thee the desire of thine eyes with a stroke: yet neither shalt thou mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run down.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בֶּן

H1121

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

אָדָ֕ם

H120

of man

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

הִנְנִ֨י

H2005

lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if

לֹקֵ֧חַ

H3947

behold I take away

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

מִמְּךָ֛

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

אֶת

H853

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

מַחְמַ֥ד

H4261

from thee the desire

delightful; hence, a delight, i.e., object of affection or desire

עֵינֶ֖יךָ

H5869

of thine eyes

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

בְּמַגֵּפָ֑ה

H4046

with a stroke

a pestilence; by analogy, defeat

#10

וְלֹ֤א

H3808

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

#11

תִסְפֹּד֙

H5594

yet neither shalt thou mourn

properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as middle easterners do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail

#12

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

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

#13

תִבְכֶּ֔ה

H1058

nor weep

to weep; generally to bemoan

#14

וְל֥וֹא

H3808

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

#15

תָב֖וֹא

H935

run down

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#16

דִּמְעָתֶֽךָ׃

H1832

neither shall thy tears

weeping

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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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