Ezekiel 45:19

Authorized King James Version

And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering, and put it upon the posts of the house, and upon the four corners of the settle of the altar, and upon the posts of the gate of the inner court.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלָקַ֨ח
shall take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן
And the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#3
מִדַּ֣ם
of the blood
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
#4
הַחַטָּ֗את
of the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#5
וְנָתַן֙
and put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#6
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
מְזוּזַ֔ת
and upon the posts
a door-post (as prominent)
#8
הַבַּ֔יִת
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#9
וְאֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
אַרְבַּ֛ע
and upon the four
four
#11
פִּנּ֥וֹת
corners
an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
#12
הָעֲזָרָ֖ה
of the settle
an inclosure; also a border
#13
לַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ
of the altar
an altar
#14
וְעַ֨ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#15
מְזוּזַ֔ת
and upon the posts
a door-post (as prominent)
#16
שַׁ֖עַר
of the gate
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#17
הֶחָצֵ֥ר
court
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
#18
הַפְּנִימִֽית׃
of the inner
interior

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

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.

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