Ezekiel 43:11

Authorized King James Version

And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof: and write it in their sight, that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאִֽם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

נִכְלְמ֞וּ

H3637

And if they be ashamed

properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult

מִכֹּ֣ל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

וְעָשׂ֥וּ

H6213

of all that they have done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

צוּרָת֛וֹ

H6699

in thereof and all the forms

a rock (job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out)

הַבַּ֡יִת

H1004

of the house

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

וּתְכוּנָת֡וֹ

H8498

and the fashion

adjustment, i.e., structure; by implication, equipage

וּמוֹצָאָ֡יו

H4161

thereof and the goings out

a going forth, i.e., (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the east), ex

#10

וּמוֹבָאָ֣יו

H4126

thereof and the comings

an entrance

#11

וְֽכָל

H3605

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

#12

צוּרָת֛וֹ

H6699

in thereof and all the forms

a rock (job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out)

#13

וְאֵ֣ת

H853

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

#14

כָּל

H3605

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

#15

חֻקֹּתָ֖יו

H2708

thereof and all the ordinances

a statute

#16

וְכָל

H3605

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

#17

צוּרָת֛וֹ

H6699

in thereof and all the forms

a rock (job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out)

#18

וְכָל

H3605

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

#19

תּֽוֹרֹתָו֙

H8451

thereof and all the laws

a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch

#20

הוֹדַ֣ע

H3045

shew

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#21

אוֹתָ֔ם

H853

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

#22

וּכְתֹ֖ב

H3789

thereof and write

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#23

לְעֵֽינֵיהֶ֑ם

H5869

it in their sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#24

וְיִשְׁמְר֞וּ

H8104

that they may keep

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#25

אֶת

H853

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

#26

כָּל

H3605

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

#27

צוּרָת֛וֹ

H6699

in thereof and all the forms

a rock (job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out)

#28

וְאֶת

H853

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

#29

כָּל

H3605

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

#30

חֻקֹּתָ֖יו

H2708

thereof and all the ordinances

a statute

#31

וְעָשׂ֥וּ

H6213

of all that they have done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#32

אוֹתָֽם׃

H853

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

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 43 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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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