Ezekiel 24:2

Authorized King James Version

Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
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
#2
אָדָ֗ם
H120
of man
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
#3
לְךָ֙
H3789
write
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
#4
לְךָ֙
H3789
write
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
שֵׁ֣ם
H8034
thee the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#7
הַיּ֥וֹם
H3117
day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#8
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
בְּעֶ֖צֶם
H6106
even of this same
a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame
#10
הַיּ֥וֹם
H3117
day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#11
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#12
סָמַ֤ךְ
H5564
set
to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
#13
מֶֽלֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#14
בָּבֶל֙
H894
of Babylon
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire
#15
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#16
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
H3389
himself against Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#17
בְּעֶ֖צֶם
H6106
even of this same
a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame
#18
הַיּ֥וֹם
H3117
day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#19
הַזֶּֽה׃
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

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.

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