Ezekiel 44:26

Authorized King James Version

And after he is cleansed, they shall reckon unto him seven days.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאַחֲרֵ֖י
And after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#2
טָֽהֳרָת֑וֹ
he is cleansed
ceremonial purification; moral purity
#3
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
unto him seven
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
#4
יָמִ֖ים
days
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#5
יִסְפְּרוּ
they shall reckon
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
#6
לֽוֹ׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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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