Ezekiel 41:1

Authorized King James Version

Afterward he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the other side, which was the breadth of the tabernacle.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְבִיאֵ֖נִי
Afterward he brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
הַהֵיכָ֑ל
me to the temple
a large public building, such as a palace or temple
#4
וַיָּ֣מָד
and measured
properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively, to be extended
#5
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
הָאֵילִ֗ים
the posts
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
#7
וְשֵׁשׁ
and six
six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth
#8
אַמּֽוֹת
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)
#9
רֹ֥חַב
broad
width (literally or figuratively)
#10
מִפּ֖וֹ
on the one side
this place (french ici), i.e., here or hence
#11
וְשֵׁשׁ
and six
six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth
#12
אַמּֽוֹת
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)
#13
רֹ֥חַב
broad
width (literally or figuratively)
#14
מִפּ֖וֹ
on the one side
this place (french ici), i.e., here or hence
#15
רֹ֥חַב
broad
width (literally or figuratively)
#16
הָאֹֽהֶל׃
of the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

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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