Ezekiel 32:25

Authorized King James Version

They have set her a bed in the midst of the slain with all her multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword: though their terror was caused in the land of the living, yet have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit: he is put in the midst of them that be slain.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בְּת֥וֹךְ

H8432

in the midst

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

חֲלָלִ֖ים

H2491

of the slain

pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted

נִתָּֽן׃

H5414

They have set

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

מִשְׁכָּ֥ב

H4904

her a bed

a bed (figuratively, a bier); abstractly, sleep; by euphemism, carnal intercourse

לָהּ֙

בְּכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הֲמוֹנָ֔הּ

H1995

with all her multitude

a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth

סְבִֽיבוֹתָ֖יו

H5439

are round about

(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around

קִבְרֹתֶ֑הָ

H6913

her graves

a sepulcher

#10

כֻּלָּ֣ם

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#11

עֲרֵלִ֣ים

H6189

him all of them uncircumcised

properly, exposed, i.e., projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e., still having the prepuce uncurtailed)

#12

חֲלָלִ֖ים

H2491

of the slain

pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted

#13

חֶ֡רֶב

H2719

by the sword

drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement

#14

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#15

נִתָּֽן׃

H5414

They have set

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#16

חִתִּיתָ֜ם

H2851

though their terror

fear

#17

בְּאֶ֣רֶץ

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#18

חַיִּ֗ים

H2416

of the living

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

#19

וַיִּשְׂא֤וּ

H5375

yet have they borne

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#20

כְלִמָּתָם֙

H3639

their shame

disgrace

#21

אֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#22

י֣וֹרְדֵי

H3381

with them that go down

to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau

#23

ב֔וֹר

H953

to the pit

a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)

#24

בְּת֥וֹךְ

H8432

in the midst

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

#25

חֲלָלִ֖ים

H2491

of the slain

pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted

#26

נִתָּֽן׃

H5414

They have set

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

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 this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 32 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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 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?

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