Ezekiel Chapter 34 · Verse 30

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Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD.

Original Language Analysis

וְיָדְע֗וּ Thus shall they know H3045
וְיָדְע֗וּ Thus shall they know
Strong's: H3045
Word #: 1 of 13
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּ֣י H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 2 of 13
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֲנִ֧י H589
אֲנִ֧י
Strong's: H589
Word #: 3 of 13
i
יְהוָ֛ה that I the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֛ה that I the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 4 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֖ם their God H430
אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֖ם their God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 5 of 13
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
אִתָּ֑ם H854
אִתָּ֑ם
Strong's: H854
Word #: 6 of 13
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
וְהֵ֗מָּה H1992
וְהֵ֗מָּה
Strong's: H1992
Word #: 7 of 13
they (only used when emphatic)
עַמִּי֙ are my people H5971
עַמִּי֙ are my people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 8 of 13
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
בֵּ֣ית am with them and that they even the house H1004
בֵּ֣ית am with them and that they even the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 9 of 13
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 10 of 13
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
נְאֻ֖ם saith H5002
נְאֻ֖ם saith
Strong's: H5002
Word #: 11 of 13
an oracle
אֲדֹנָ֥י the Lord H136
אֲדֹנָ֥י the Lord
Strong's: H136
Word #: 12 of 13
the lord (used as a proper name of god only)
יְהוִֽה׃ GOD H3069
יְהוִֽה׃ GOD
Strong's: H3069
Word #: 13 of 13
god

Analysis & Commentary

"Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD." The covenant formula appears again: mutual knowledge and relationship. The phrase "I...am with them" emphasizes God's presence as covenant blessing. Immanuel—God with us—fulfills this promise supremely. The goal of all divine action is restored relationship: God dwelling with His people, people knowing God truly. This is eternal life (John 17:3): knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent. Salvation's essence is relationship, not merely benefits.

Historical Context

The exile (586 BC) felt like divine abandonment—God distant or absent. The promise "I am with them" assured eventual restoration of presence. The return from Babylon demonstrated God's faithfulness, but Christ's incarnation provided ultimate fulfillment: Immanuel, God with us (Matthew 1:23). Pentecost extended this through Spirit-indwelling. The new creation will consummate it: "The tabernacle of God is with men" (Revelation 21:3). Every stage of redemptive history progressively fulfills this covenant promise.

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