Ezekiel 48:21

Authorized King James Version

And the residue shall be for the prince, on the one side and on the other of the holy oblation, and of the possession of the city, over against the five and twenty thousand of the oblation toward the east border, and westward over against the five and twenty thousand toward the west border, over against the portions for the prince: and it shall be the holy oblation; and the sanctuary of the house shall be in the midst thereof.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהַנּוֹתָ֣ר

H3498

And the residue

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

לַנָּשִׂ֑יא

H5387

for the prince

properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist

מִזֶּ֣ה׀

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

וּמִזֶּ֣ה׀

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

תְּרוּמַ֣ת

H8641

oblation

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

הַקֹּ֔דֶשׁ

H6944

and it shall be the holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

וְלַאֲחֻזַּ֪ת

H272

and of the possession

something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

הָעִ֟יר

H5892

of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#10

פְּ֠נֵי

H6440

over against

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#11

חֲמִשָּׁ֨ה

H2568

the five

five

#12

וְעֶשְׂרִ֥ים

H6242

and twenty

twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth

#13

אֶ֙לֶף֙

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

#14

תְּרוּמַ֣ת

H8641

oblation

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

#15

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#16

גְּב֣וּל

H1366

border

properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

#17

קָדִימָה֒

H6921

toward the east

the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the east (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)

#18

יָ֔מָּה

H3220

and westward

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

#19

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#20

פְּ֠נֵי

H6440

over against

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#21

חֲמִשָּׁ֨ה

H2568

the five

five

#22

וְעֶשְׂרִ֥ים

H6242

and twenty

twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth

#23

אֶ֙לֶף֙

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

#24

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#25

גְּב֣וּל

H1366

border

properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

#26

יָ֔מָּה

H3220

and westward

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

#27

לְעֻמַּ֥ת

H5980

over against

conjunction, i.e., society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional prefix), near, beside, along with

#28

חֲלָקִ֖ים

H2506

the portions

properly, smoothness (of the tongue)

#29

לַנָּשִׂ֑יא

H5387

for the prince

properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist

#30

וְהָֽיְתָה֙

H1961

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

#31

תְּרוּמַ֣ת

H8641

oblation

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

#32

הַקֹּ֔דֶשׁ

H6944

and it shall be the holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

#33

וּמִקְדַּ֥שׁ

H4720

and the sanctuary

a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum

#34

הַבַּ֖יִת

H1004

of the house

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

#35

בְּתוֹכֹֽה׃

H8432

shall be in the midst

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

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 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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?

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