Ezekiel 32:5

Authorized King James Version

And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with thy height.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְנָתַתִּ֥י
And I will lay
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
בְּשָׂרְךָ֖
thy flesh
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
#4
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
הֶֽהָרִ֑ים
upon the mountains
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#6
וּמִלֵּאתִ֥י
and fill
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#7
הַגֵּאָי֖וֹת
the valleys
a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
#8
רָמוּתֶֽךָ׃
with thy height
a heap (of carcases)

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.

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