Ezekiel 44:30

Authorized King James Version

And the first of all the firstfruits of all things, and every oblation of all, of every sort of your oblations, shall be the priest's: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְרֵאשִׁ֤ית

H7225

And the first

the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)

כָּל

H3605

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

בִּכּ֨וּרֵי

H1061

of all the firstfruits

the first-fruits of the crop

כֹ֜ל

H3605

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

וְכָל

H3605

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

תְּרוּמ֣וֹתֵיכֶ֔ם

H8641

of all of every sort of your oblations

a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute

כֹּ֗ל

H3605

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

מִכֹּל֙

H3605

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

תְּרוּמ֣וֹתֵיכֶ֔ם

H8641

of all of every sort of your oblations

a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute

#10

לַכֹּהֵ֔ן

H3548

shall be the priest's

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#11

יִֽהְיֶ֑ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#12

וְרֵאשִׁ֤ית

H7225

And the first

the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)

#13

עֲרִסֽוֹתֵיכֶם֙

H6182

of your dough

meal

#14

תִּתְּנ֣וּ

H5414

ye shall also give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#15

לַכֹּהֵ֔ן

H3548

shall be the priest's

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#16

לְהָנִ֥יחַ

H5117

to rest

to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l

#17

בְּרָכָ֖ה

H1293

that he may cause the blessing

benediction; by implication prosperity

#18

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#19

בֵּיתֶֽךָ׃

H1004

in thine house

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

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

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