Ezekiel 6:9

Authorized King James Version

And they that escape of you shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives, because I am broken with their whorish heart, which hath departed from me, and with their eyes, which go a whoring after their idols: and they shall lothe themselves for the evils which they have committed in all their abominations.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְזָכְר֨וּ

H2142

of you shall remember

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

פְלִֽיטֵיכֶ֜ם

H6412

And they that escape

a refugee

אוֹתִ֗י

H853

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

בַּגּוֹיִם֮

H1471

me among the nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

נִשְׁבּוּ

H7617

whither they shall be carried captives

to transport into captivity

שָׁם֒

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

נִשְׁבַּ֜רְתִּי

H7665

because I am broken

to burst (literally or figuratively)

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אֶת

H854

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

#11

לִבָּ֣ם

H3820

heart

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

#12

הַזֹּנ֕וֹת

H2181

which go a whoring

to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively, to commit idolatry (

#13

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#14

סָר֙

H5493

which hath departed

to turn off (literally or figuratively)

#15

מֵֽעָלַ֔י

H5921

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

#16

וְאֵת֙

H854

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

#17

עֵֽינֵיהֶ֔ם

H5869

from me and with their eyes

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#18

הַזֹּנ֕וֹת

H2181

which go a whoring

to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively, to commit idolatry (

#19

אַחֲרֵ֖י

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#20

גִּלּֽוּלֵיהֶ֑ם

H1544

their idols

properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol

#21

וְנָקֹ֙טּוּ֙

H6962

and they shall lothe

properly, to cut off, i.e., (figuratively) detest

#22

בִּפְנֵיהֶ֔ם

H6440

themselves

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

#23

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#24

הָֽרָעוֹת֙

H7451

for the evils

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#25

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#26

עָשׂ֔וּ

H6213

which they have committed

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#27

לְכֹ֖ל

H3605

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

#28

תּוֹעֲבֹתֵיהֶֽם׃

H8441

in all their abominations

properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of covenant community 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of covenant community differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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