Ezekiel 30:14

Authorized King James Version

And I will make Pathros desolate, and will set fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments in No.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַהֲשִׁמֹּתִי֙
desolate
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
פַּתְר֔וֹס
And I will make Pathros
pathros, a part of egypt
#4
וְנָתַ֥תִּי
and will set
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#5
אֵ֖שׁ
fire
fire (literally or figuratively)
#6
בְּצֹ֑עַן
in Zoan
tson, a place in egypt
#7
וְעָשִׂ֥יתִי
and will execute
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#8
שְׁפָטִ֖ים
judgments
a sentence, i.e., infliction
#9
בְּנֹֽא׃
in No
no (i.e., thebes), the capital of upper egypt

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Ezekiel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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