Ezekiel 34:29

Authorized King James Version

And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַהֲקִמֹתִ֥י

H6965

And I will raise up

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

לָהֶ֛ם

מַטָּ֖ע

H4302

for them a plant

something planted, i.e., the place (a garden or vineyard), or the thing (a plant, figuratively or men); by implication, the act, planting

לְשֵׁ֑ם

H8034

of renown

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

יִהְי֨וּ

H1961

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

ע֜וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

אֲסֻפֵ֤י

H622

and they shall be no more consumed

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

רָעָב֙

H7458

with hunger

hunger (more or less extensive)

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בָּאָ֔רֶץ

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

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יִשְׂא֥וּ

H5375

neither bear

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

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ע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

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כְּלִמַּ֥ת

H3639

the shame

disgrace

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הַגּוֹיִֽם׃

H1471

of the heathen

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

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 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?
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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