Ezekiel 47:22

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass, that ye shall divide it by lot for an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers that sojourn among you, which shall beget children among you: and they shall be unto you as born in the country among the children of Israel; they shall have inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיָ֗ה

H1961

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

יִפְּל֣וּ

H5307

And it shall come to pass that ye shall divide

to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

אוֹתָהּ֮

H853

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

בְנַחֲלָ֔ה

H5159

inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

לָכֶ֗ם

וּלְהַגֵּרִים֙

H1616

unto you and to the strangers

properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner

הַגָּרִ֣ים

H1481

that sojourn

properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place);

בְּת֖וֹךְ

H8432

among

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

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#10

הוֹלִ֥דוּ

H3205

you which shall beget

to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage

#11

בִּבְנֵ֣י

H1121

among 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

#12

בְּת֖וֹךְ

H8432

among

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

#13

וְהָי֣וּ

H1961

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

#14

לָכֶ֗ם

#15

כְּאֶזְרָח֙

H249

in the country

a spontaneous growth, i.e., native (tree or persons)

#16

בִּבְנֵ֣י

H1121

among 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

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of Israel

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

#18

אִתְּכֶם֙

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#19

יִפְּל֣וּ

H5307

And it shall come to pass that ye shall divide

to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

#20

בְנַחֲלָ֔ה

H5159

inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

#21

בְּת֖וֹךְ

H8432

among

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

#22

שִׁבְטֵ֥י

H7626

the tribes

a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan

#23

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of Israel

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezekiel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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 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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