Ezekiel 33:30

Authorized King James Version

Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to another, every one to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what is the word that cometh forth from the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאַתָּ֣ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

Also thou son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אָדָ֔ם

H120

of man

ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

Also thou son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

עַמְּךָ֗

H5971

of thy people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

וְדִבֶּר

H1696

and speak

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

בְּךָ֙

אֵ֣צֶל

H681

against

a side; (as a preposition) near

הַקִּיר֔וֹת

H7023

thee by the walls

a wall (as built in a trench)

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וּבְפִתְחֵ֖י

H6607

and in the doors

an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way

#11

הַבָּתִּ֑ים

H1004

of the houses

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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וְדִבֶּר

H1696

and speak

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#13

חַ֣ד

H2297

one

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אֶת

H853

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

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אַחַ֗ד

H259

to another

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#16

אִ֤ישׁ

H376

every one

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#17

אֶת

H854

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

#18

אָחִיו֙

H251

to his brother

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

#19

לֵאמֹ֔ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

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בֹּֽאוּ

H935

Come

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

#21

נָ֣א

H4994

'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

#22

וְשִׁמְע֔וּ

H8085

I pray you and hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

#23

מָ֣ה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#24

הַדָּבָ֔ר

H1697

what is the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#25

הַיּוֹצֵ֖א

H3318

that cometh forth

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

#26

מֵאֵ֥ת

H853

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

#27

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

from the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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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