Ezra 7:13

Authorized King James Version

I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
מִן
H4481
I
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of
#2
שִׂ֣ים
H7761
make
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
#3
טְעֵם֒
H2942
a decree
properly, flavor; figuratively, judgment (both subjective and objective); hence, account (both subjectively and objectively)
#4
דִּ֣י
H1768
that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of
#5
כָל
H3606
that all
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
מִתְנַדַּ֣ב
H5069
which are minded of their own freewill
be (or give) liberal(-ly)
#7
בְּמַלְכוּתִי֩
H4437
in my realm
dominion (abstractly or concretely)
#8
מִן
H4481
I
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of
#9
עַמָּ֨ה
H5972
the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#10
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
H3479
of Israel
isreal
#11
וְכָֽהֲנ֣וֹהִי
H3549
and of his priests
one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#12
וְלֵֽוָיֵ֗א
H3879
and Levites
something attached, i.e., a wreath
#13
יְהָֽךְ׃
H1946
go
to go; causatively, to bring
#14
לִֽירוּשְׁלֶ֛ם
H3390
to Jerusalem
jerusalem
#15
עִמָּ֖ךְ
H5974
with thee
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#16
יְהָֽךְ׃
H1946
go
to go; causatively, to bring

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezra. 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection