Ezekiel 32:27

Authorized King James Version

And they shall not lie with the mighty that are fallen of the uncircumcised, which are gone down to hell with their weapons of war: and they have laid their swords under their heads, but their iniquities shall be upon their bones, though they were the terror of the mighty in the land of the living.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֹ֤א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִשְׁכְּבוּ֙

H7901

And they shall not lie

to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)

אֶת

H854

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

גִּבּוֹרִ֖ים

H1368

of the mighty

powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant

נֹפְלִ֖ים

H5307

that are fallen

to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

מֵעֲרֵלִ֑ים

H6189

of the uncircumcised

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

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

יָרְדֽוּ

H3381

which are gone 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

שְׁא֣וֹל

H7585

to hell

hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates

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בִּכְלֵֽי

H3627

with their weapons

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#11

מִלְחַמְתָּם֩

H4421

of war

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

#12

וַיִּתְּנ֨וּ

H5414

and they have laid

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

#13

אֶת

H853

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

#14

חַרְבוֹתָ֜ם

H2719

their swords

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

#15

תַּ֣חַת

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

#16

רָאשֵׁיהֶ֗ם

H7218

under their heads

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

#17

וַתְּהִ֤י

H1961

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

#18

עֲוֹֽנֹתָם֙

H5771

but their iniquities

perversity, i.e., (moral) evil

#19

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#20

עַצְמוֹתָ֔ם

H6106

shall be upon their bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

#21

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#22

חִתִּ֥ית

H2851

though they were the terror

fear

#23

גִּבּוֹרִ֖ים

H1368

of the mighty

powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant

#24

בְּאֶ֥רֶץ

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#25

חַיִּֽים׃

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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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