Ezekiel 39:11

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give unto Gog a place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east of the sea: and it shall stop the noses of the passengers: and there shall they bury Gog and all his multitude: and they shall call it The valley of Hamon-gog.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיָ֣ה

H1961

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

בַיּ֣וֹם

H3117

And it shall come to pass in that day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַה֡וּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

אֶתֵּ֣ן

H5414

that I will give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

גּוֹג֙

H1463

Gog

gog, the name of an israelite, also of some nothern nation

מְקֽוֹם

H4725

a place

properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

שָׁ֨ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

קֶ֜בֶר

H6913

there of graves

a sepulcher

בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל

H3478

in Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#10

גֵּ֖יא

H1516

it The valley

a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)

#11

הָעֹֽבְרִ֑ים

H5674

of the passengers

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

#12

קִדְמַ֣ת

H6926

on the east

the forward part (or relatively) east (often adverbially, on the east or in front)

#13

הַיָּ֔ם

H3220

of the sea

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

#14

וְחֹסֶ֥מֶת

H2629

and it shall stop

to muzzle; by analogy, to stop the nose

#15

הִ֖יא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#16

אֶת

H853

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

#17

הָעֹֽבְרִ֑ים

H5674

of the passengers

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

#18

וְקָ֣בְרוּ

H6912

and there shall they bury

to inter

#19

שָׁ֗ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#20

אֶת

H853

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

#21

גּוֹג֙

H1463

Gog

gog, the name of an israelite, also of some nothern nation

#22

וְאֶת

H853

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

#23

כָּל

H3605

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

#24

הֲמוֹנֹ֔ה

H1995

and all his multitude

a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth

#25

וְקָ֣רְא֔וּ

H7121

and they shall call

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#26

גֵּ֖יא

H1516

it The valley

a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)

#27

הֲמ֥וֹן

#28

גּֽוֹג׃

H1996

of Hamongog

the multitude of gog; the name of an emblematic place in palestine

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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?

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