Ezekiel 30:15

Authorized King James Version

And I will pour my fury upon Sin, the strength of Egypt; and I will cut off the multitude of No.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְשָׁפַכְתִּ֣י
And I will pour
to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e., to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc
#2
חֲמָתִ֔י
my fury
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
#3
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#4
סִ֖ין
upon Sin
sin the name of an egyptian town and (probably) desert adjoining
#5
מָע֣וֹז
the strength
a fortified place; figuratively, a defense
#6
מִצְרָ֑יִם
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#7
וְהִכְרַתִּ֖י
and I will cut off
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
#8
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
הֲמ֥וֹן
the multitude
a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
#10
נֹֽא׃
of No
no (i.e., thebes), the capital of upper egypt

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Ezekiel.

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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