Ezekiel 40:13

Authorized King James Version

He measured then the gate from the roof of one little chamber to the roof of another: the breadth was five and twenty cubits, door against door.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּ֣מָד
He measured
properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively, to be extended
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
הַשַּׁ֗עַר
then the gate
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#4
לְגַגּ֔וֹ
from the roof
a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
#5
הַתָּא֙
of one little chamber
a room (as circumscribed)
#6
לְגַגּ֔וֹ
from the roof
a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
#7
רֹ֕חַב
of another the breadth
width (literally or figuratively)
#8
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
and twenty
twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
#9
וְחָמֵ֖שׁ
was five
five
#10
אַמּ֑וֹת
cubits
properly, a mother (i.e., unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e., a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
#11
פָּֽתַח׃
against door
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#12
נֶ֥גֶד
a front, i.e., part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
#13
פָּֽתַח׃
against door
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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