Ezekiel 37:26
Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.
Original Language Analysis
וְכָרַתִּ֤י
Moreover I will make
H3772
וְכָרַתִּ֤י
Moreover I will make
Strong's:
H3772
Word #:
1 of 16
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
בְּרִ֥ית
a covenant
H1285
בְּרִ֥ית
a covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
3 of 16
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
שָׁל֔וֹם
of peace
H7965
שָׁל֔וֹם
of peace
Strong's:
H7965
Word #:
4 of 16
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
בְּרִ֥ית
a covenant
H1285
בְּרִ֥ית
a covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
5 of 16
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
לְעוֹלָֽם׃
of them for evermore
H5769
לְעוֹלָֽם׃
of them for evermore
Strong's:
H5769
Word #:
6 of 16
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
יִהְיֶ֣ה
H1961
יִהְיֶ֣ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
7 of 16
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
אוֹתָ֑ם
H854
אוֹתָ֑ם
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
8 of 16
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
וְנָתַתִּ֧י
them and will set
H5414
וְנָתַתִּ֧י
them and will set
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
9 of 16
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אוֹתָ֔ם
H853
אוֹתָ֔ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְנָתַתִּ֧י
them and will set
H5414
וְנָתַתִּ֧י
them and will set
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
12 of 16
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
13 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִקְדָּשִׁ֛י
my sanctuary
H4720
מִקְדָּשִׁ֛י
my sanctuary
Strong's:
H4720
Word #:
14 of 16
a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum
Cross References
Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.Jeremiah 30:19And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.Ezekiel 34:25And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.Ezekiel 43:7And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places.Hebrews 6:14Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.John 14:27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.2 Corinthians 6:16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.Ezekiel 36:37Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.Ezekiel 16:62And I will establish my covenant with thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD:Jeremiah 32:40And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
Historical Context
Previous covenants were conditional (Mosaic) or temporarily administered (Abrahamic). The New Covenant is both eternal and effectually maintained by God. Christ's incarnation fulfilled "sanctuary in the midst of them"—God dwelling with His people. Pentecost extended this through the Spirit's indwelling. The new creation will consummate it: "The tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them" (Revelation 21:3). What Ezekiel prophesied (587 BC), the gospel fulfills and glorifies.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the everlasting covenant comfort believers facing temporal uncertainties?
- What does God's sanctuary among His people teach about relationship as salvation's goal?
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Analysis & Commentary
"Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore." The "covenant of peace" is the New Covenant established through Christ's blood (Hebrews 13:20). The promise of God's sanctuary dwelling among His people finds ultimate fulfillment in Immanuel (God with us) and the church as God's temple (1 Corinthians 3:16). The "everlasting covenant" guarantees permanent relationship—God will never divorce His people. This is covenant faithfulness: God keeps promises eternally.