Ezekiel 3:25

Authorized King James Version

But thou, O son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not go out among them:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאַתָּ֣ה
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#2
בֶן
But thou O 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
#3
אָדָ֗ם
of man
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
#4
הִנֵּ֨ה
lo!
#5
נָתְנ֤וּ
behold they shall put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#6
עָלֶ֙יךָ֙
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
עֲבוֹתִ֔ים
bands
something intwined, i.e., a string, wreath or foliage
#8
וַֽאֲסָר֖וּךָ
upon thee and shall bind
to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
#9
בָּהֶ֑ם
H0
#10
וְלֹ֥א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#11
תֵצֵ֖א
thee with them and thou shalt not go out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#12
בְּתוֹכָֽם׃
among
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

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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