Ezekiel 26:17

Authorized King James Version

And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring men, the renowned city, which wast strong in the sea, she and her inhabitants, which cause their terror to be on all that haunt it!

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְנָשְׂא֨וּ
H5375
And they shall take up
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#2
עָלַ֤יִךְ
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
קִינָה֙
H7015
a lamentation
a dirge (as accompanied by beating the breasts or on instruments)
#4
וְאָ֣מְרוּ
H559
for thee and say
to say (used with great latitude)
#5
לָ֔ךְ
H0
#6
אֵ֣יךְ
H349
how? or how!; also where
#7
אָבַ֔דְתְּ
H6
to thee How art thou destroyed
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
#8
יוֹשְׁבֶֽיהָ׃
H3427
she and her inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#9
בַיָּם֙
H3220
in the sea
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
#10
הָעִ֣יר
H5892
city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#11
הַהֻלָּ֗לָה
H1984
the renowned
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
#12
אֲשֶׁר֩
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
הָיְתָ֨ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#14
חֲזָקָ֤ה
H2389
which wast strong
strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
#15
בַיָּם֙
H3220
in the sea
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
#16
הִ֣יא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#17
יוֹשְׁבֶֽיהָ׃
H3427
she and her inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#18
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#19
נָתְנ֥וּ
H5414
which cause
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#20
חִתִּיתָ֖ם
H2851
their terror
fear
#21
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#22
יוֹשְׁבֶֽיהָ׃
H3427
she and her inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

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

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.

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