Ezekiel 36:27

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And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

Original Language Analysis

וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 1 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
רוּחִ֖י my spirit H7307
רוּחִ֖י my spirit
Strong's: H7307
Word #: 2 of 12
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
אֶתֵּ֣ן And I will put H5414
אֶתֵּ֣ן And I will put
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 3 of 12
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
בְּקִרְבְּכֶ֑ם within H7130
בְּקִרְבְּכֶ֑ם within
Strong's: H7130
Word #: 4 of 12
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
וַעֲשִׂיתֶֽם׃ and do H6213
וַעֲשִׂיתֶֽם׃ and do
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 5 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֵ֤ת H853
אֵ֤ת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 6 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 7 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּחֻקַּי֙ in my statutes H2706
בְּחֻקַּי֙ in my statutes
Strong's: H2706
Word #: 8 of 12
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
תֵּלֵ֔כוּ H1980
תֵּלֵ֔כוּ
Strong's: H1980
Word #: 9 of 12
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וּמִשְׁפָּטַ֥י my judgments H4941
וּמִשְׁפָּטַ֥י my judgments
Strong's: H4941
Word #: 10 of 12
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
תִּשְׁמְר֖וּ and ye shall keep H8104
תִּשְׁמְר֖וּ and ye shall keep
Strong's: H8104
Word #: 11 of 12
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
וַעֲשִׂיתֶֽם׃ and do H6213
וַעֲשִׂיתֶֽם׃ and do
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 12 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

Cross References

Hebrews 13:21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.1 Corinthians 3:16Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?Proverbs 1:23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.Ezekiel 39:29Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.Jeremiah 31:33But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.Ezekiel 37:14And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD.1 John 3:24And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.Ezekiel 37:24And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.2 John 1:6And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.Isaiah 59:21As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.

Analysis & Commentary

Continuing the new covenant promise: 'And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.' This verse reveals the mechanism of heart transformation—God's Spirit dwelling within believers enables obedience. The phrase 'I will put my spirit within you' (et-ruchi etten beqirbkem, אֶת־רוּחִי אֶתֵּן בְּקִרְבְּכֶם) promises the Holy Spirit's internal presence. The verb 'cause' (asah, עָשָׂה—'make' or 'do') indicates divine enablement, not mere permission. God doesn't just command walking in statutes; He causes it by Spirit-power. The result is obedience: 'ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.' This isn't sinless perfection but Spirit-enabled covenant faithfulness. The promise fulfills at Pentecost (Acts 2:17-18) and in every Christian's conversion (Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Galatians 4:6).

Historical Context

Throughout Israel's history, the Spirit came upon select individuals (judges, kings, prophets) for specific tasks. The promise here is radically democratized—God's Spirit dwelling within all His people, enabling corporate obedience. Joel's prophecy (2:28-32) similarly promised Spirit outpouring on 'all flesh.' This was revolutionary for an Old Testament audience. Peter identified Pentecost as fulfillment (Acts 2:16-21). Paul teaches that all Christians possess the Spirit (Romans 8:9) and the Spirit produces fruit of righteousness (Galatians 5:22-23). The promise explains how new covenant differs from old—not different standards but different power source. Under the old covenant, external law demanded obedience; under the new covenant, indwelling Spirit enables it.

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