Ezekiel 38:6

Authorized King James Version

Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

גֹּ֚מֶר

H1586

Gomer

gomer, the name of a son of japheth and of his descendants; also of a hebrewess

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲגַפָּ֑יו

H102

and all his bands

(only plural) wings of an army, or crowds of troops

בֵּ֚ית

H1004

the house

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

תּֽוֹגַרְמָ֔ה

H8425

of Togarmah

togarmah, a son of gomer and his posterity

יַרְכְּתֵ֥י

H3411

quarters

properly, the flank; but used only figuratively, the rear or recess

צָפ֖וֹן

H6828

of the north

properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)

וְאֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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אֲגַפָּ֑יו

H102

and all his bands

(only plural) wings of an army, or crowds of troops

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עַמִּ֥ים

H5971

people

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

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רַבִּ֖ים

H7227

and many

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

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אִתָּֽךְ׃

H854

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of covenant community 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 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?

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