Ezekiel 30:9

Authorized King James Version

In that day shall messengers go forth from me in ships to make the careless Ethiopians afraid, and great pain shall come upon them, as in the day of Egypt: for, lo, it cometh.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בְּי֣וֹם

H3117

In that day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַה֗וּא

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

יֵצְא֨וּ

H3318

go forth

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

מַלְאָכִ֤ים

H4397

shall messengers

a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

מִלְּפָנַי֙

H6440

from me

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

בַּצִּ֔ים

H6716

in ships

a ship (as a fixture)

לְהַחֲרִ֖יד

H2729

afraid

to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כּ֣וּשׁ

H3568

Ethiopians

cush (or ethiopia), the name of an israelite

#10

בֶּ֑טַח

H983

to make the careless

properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely

#11

וְהָיְתָ֨ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#12

חַלְחָלָ֤ה

H2479

and great pain

writhing (in childbirth); by implication, terror

#13

בָהֶם֙

#14

בְּי֣וֹם

H3117

In that day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#15

מִצְרַ֔יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#16

כִּ֥י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#17

הִנֵּ֖ה

H2009

lo!

#18

בָּאָֽה׃

H935

for lo it cometh

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 30 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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