Ezekiel 41:26

Authorized King James Version

And there were narrow windows and palm trees on the one side and on the other side, on the sides of the porch, and upon the side chambers of the house, and thick planks.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְחַלּוֹנִ֨ים
windows
a window (as perforated)
#2
אֲטֻמ֤וֹת
And there were narrow
to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs)
#3
וְתִֽמֹרִים֙
and palm trees
(architectural) a palm-like pilaster (i.e., umbellate)
#4
מִפּ֣וֹ
this place (french ici), i.e., here or hence
#5
וּמִפּ֔וֹ
this place (french ici), i.e., here or hence
#6
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
כִּתְפ֖וֹת
on the one side and on the other side on the sides
the shoulder (proper, i.e., upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anythi
#8
הָֽאוּלָ֑ם
of the porch
a vestibule (as bound to the building)
#9
וְצַלְע֥וֹת
and upon the side chambers
a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, i.e., leaf); hence, a side, literally (of a person) or figuratively (of an obje
#10
הַבַּ֖יִת
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
וְהָעֻבִּֽים׃
and thick planks
an architrave (as shading the pillars)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Ezekiel.

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.

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