Ezekiel 43:7

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

And he said

to say (used with great latitude)

אֵלַ֗י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

of the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אָדָם֙

H120

of man

ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)

אֶת

H853

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

מְקוֹם֙

H4725

and the 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)

כִּסְאִ֗י

H3678

of my throne

properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)

וְאֶת

H853

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

מְקוֹם֙

H4725

and the 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)

#10

כַּפּ֣וֹת

H3709

of the soles

the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-

#11

רַגְלַ֔י

H7272

of my feet

a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda

#12

אֲשֶׁ֧ר

H834

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

#13

אֶשְׁכָּן

H7931

where I will dwell

to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)

#14

שָׁ֛ם

H8033

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

#15

בְּת֥וֹךְ

H8432

in the midst

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

#16

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

of the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#17

יִ֠שְׂרָאֵל

H3478

of Israel

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

#18

לְעוֹלָ֑ם

H5769

for ever

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

#19

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#20

יְטַמְּא֣וּ

H2930

no more defile

to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)

#21

ע֣וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#22

בֵּֽית

H1004

shall the house

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

#23

יִ֠שְׂרָאֵל

H3478

of Israel

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

#24

שֵׁ֣ם

H8034

name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#25

קָדְשִׁ֞י

H6944

and my holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

#26

הֵ֤מָּה

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

#27

מַלְכֵיהֶ֖ם

H4428

neither they nor their kings

a king

#28

בִּזְנוּתָ֔ם

H2184

by their whoredom

adultery, i.e., (figuratively) infidelity, idolatry

#29

וּבְפִגְרֵ֥י

H6297

nor by the carcases

a carcase (as limp), whether of man or beast; figuratively, an idolatrous image

#30

מַלְכֵיהֶ֖ם

H4428

neither they nor their kings

a king

#31

בָּמוֹתָֽם׃

H1116

in their high places

an elevation

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?

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