Ezekiel 7:13

Authorized King James Version

For the seller shall not return to that which is sold, although they were yet alive: for the vision is touching the whole multitude thereof, which shall not return; neither shall any strengthen himself in the iniquity of his life.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

הַמּוֹכֵ֗ר

H4376

For the seller

to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הַמִּמְכָּר֙

H4465

to that which is sold

merchandise; abstractly, a selling

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יָשׁ֔וּב

H7725

shall not return

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

וְע֥וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

חַיָּת֖וֹ

H2416

although they were yet alive

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

חַיָּת֖וֹ

H2416

although they were yet alive

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

#10

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#11

חָז֤וֹן

H2377

for the vision

a sight (mentally), i.e., a dream, revelation, or oracle

#12

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

כָּל

H3605

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

#14

הֲמוֹנָהּ֙

H1995

is touching the whole multitude

a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth

#15

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#16

יָשׁ֔וּב

H7725

shall not return

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#17

וְאִ֧ישׁ

H376

neither shall any

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#18

בַּעֲוֺנ֛וֹ

H5771

himself in the iniquity

perversity, i.e., (moral) evil

#19

חַיָּת֖וֹ

H2416

although they were yet alive

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

#20

לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#21

יִתְחַזָּֽקוּ׃

H2388

strengthen

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

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 life 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

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

How does this verse's literary context within Ezekiel chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
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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