Ezekiel 27:25

Authorized King James Version

The ships of Tarshish did sing of thee in thy market: and thou wast replenished, and made very glorious in the midst of the seas.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֳנִיּ֣וֹת

H591

The ships

a ship

תַּרְשִׁ֔ישׁ

H8659

of Tarshish

tarshish, a place on the mediterranean, hence, the ephithet of a merchant vessel (as if for or from that port); also the name of a persian and of an i

שָׁרוֹתַ֖יִךְ

H7788

did sing

properly, to turn, i.e., travel about (as a harlot or a merchant)

מַעֲרָבֵ֑ךְ

H4627

of thee in thy market

traffic; by implication, mercantile goods

וַתִּמָּלְאִ֧י

H4390

and thou wast replenished

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

וַֽתִּכְבְּדִ֛י

H3513

glorious

to be heavy, i.e., in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same

מְאֹ֖ד

H3966

and made very

properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

בְּלֵ֥ב

H3820

in the midst

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

יַמִּֽים׃

H3220

of the seas

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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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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