Ezekiel 9:11

Authorized King James Version

And, behold, the man clothed with linen, which had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהִנֵּ֞ה
lo!
#2
הָאִ֣ישׁ׀
And behold the man
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)
#3
לְבֻ֣שׁ
clothed
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
#4
הַבַּדִּ֗ים
with linen
flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment
#5
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
הַקֶּ֙סֶת֙
which had the inkhorn
properly, a cup, i.e., an ink-stand
#7
בְּמָתְנָ֔יו
by his side
properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins
#8
מֵשִׁ֥יב
reported
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#9
דָּבָ֖ר
the matter
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#10
לֵאמֹ֑ר
saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#11
עָשִׂ֕יתִי
I have done
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#12
כְּ֖אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
צִוִּיתָֽנִי׃
as thou hast commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

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.

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