Verse 1
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
in the spirit = by the spirit. Compare Ezekiel 1:1, Ezekiel 1:3; Ezekiel 8:3; Ezekiel 11:24, Ezekiel 11:25; Ezekiel 40:2, Ezekiel 40:3. These expressions show the meaning of Revelation 1:10.
spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
valley = plain. Some word as in Ezekiel 3:22, Ezekiel 3:23, and Ezekiel 8:4.
Verse 2
round about = on every side. Hebrew. sabib sabib = on this side and on that side. Figure of speech Epizeuxis (App-6), for emphasis.
behold . . . lo. Figure of speech Asterismos. (App-6), calling special attention to that which was seen.
Verse 3
Son of man. See note on Ezekiel 2:1.
Lord GOD. Hebrew. Adonai Jehovah. See note on Ezekiel 2:4.
Verse 4
upon = over. Hebrew. "al.
Verse 5
breath = spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
Verse 6
Put breath, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 2:7), App-92.
ye shall know, &c. See note on Ezekiel 6:7.
Verse 7
as = according as.
noise = voice.
shaking = commotion.
Verse 9
unto. Hebrew "el. Compare Ezekiel 37:4, and see the Structure above.
wind = spirit. Same as "breath" in Ezekiel 37:5.
breathe = blow. Hebrew. naphah.
slain deed (by violent death). Septuagint renders it tous nekrous. = corpses, as distinct from nekrous, which (without the Article) refers to the dead as having been once alive (compare Matthew 22:31. Luke 24:5. Cor Ezekiel 15:29 (first and third words), 35, 42, 52); while, with the Article it denotes corpses. See Deuteronomy 14:1. Matthew 22:32. Mark 9:10. Luke 16:30, Luke 16:31; Luke 24:46. Acts 23:6; Acts 24:15; Acts 26:8. Romans 6:13; Romans 10:7; Romans 11:15. Hebrews 11:19; Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 11:20; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 1 Corinthians 15:13, 1 Corinthians 15:15, 1 Corinthians 15:16, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 1 Corinthians 15:21, 1 Corinthians 15:29 (second word), 32. Especially ep, 1 Peter 4:6. See App-139.
Verse 11
are = they [are]. Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6.
the whole house. As distinct from "the house",
we are cut off for our parts = as for us, we are quite cut off, or clean cut off.
Verse 12
graves = sepulchres, or burying-places. Hebrew.
keber, not Sheol. See App-35. The repetition of this must include resurrection as well as restoration.
into the land of Israel = upon the soil of Israel. Hebrew. "admath. See note on Ezekiel 11:17.
Verse 13
when I have opened = by My opening.
and brought yo up = by My causing you to come up.
Verse 14
spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9. Same word es "breath" and "wind" above.
place = settle.
in your own land = upon your own soil. Hebrew "adamah. Compare Ezekiel 37:21, and see note on Ezekiel 37:32.
saith the Lord GOD = [is] Adonai Jehovah"s oracle.
Verse 16
stick. Hebrew "wood": put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for anything made of it.
children = sons,
companions: i.e. Benjamin and Levi. Hebrew text reads "companion" (singular); but margin, with some codices and one early printed edition, reads "companions" (plural)
Joseph. Who held the primogeniture of the other tribes (1 Chronicles 6:1), forfeited by Reuben; and was represented by Ephraim, the head of the ten tribes. Compare 1 Kings 11:26, Isaiah 11:13. Jeremiah 31:6. Hosea 5:3, Hosea 5:6.
his companions: i.e. the other tribes.
Verse 17
hand. Some codices, with three early printed editions, read "hands" (plural)
Verse 19
fellows. Same word as "companions" in Ezekiel 37:16, and same note as to the readings.
him: or, it.
Verse 21
Behold. heathen; and. land. These words were chosen for the legend on the Zionist medal commemorating the National Federation (of 1896), which is a landmark in the history of the Jewish nation.
I even I. Figure of speech Epizeuxis (App-6).
heathen = nations.
land, Hebrew "eretz. Not the same word as in at Ezekiel 12:14, Ezekiel 12:21.
Verse 22
upon = among.
mountains. A special various readirg called Sevir (App-34) reads "cities".
Verse 23
idols = dirty gods.
detestable = abominable. Referring to idolatry, and its accompaniments.
transgressions = rebellions. Bob. pasha". App-44.
dwellingplaces. Septuagint reads "lawlessnesses". Compare Jeremiah 2:19; Jeremiah 3:22; Jeremiah 5:6. So Houbigant, Bishops Newcombe and Horsley, with Ginsburg.
wherein = whereby.
sinned. Hebrew. chata". App-44.
My People = to Me a People.
their God = to them a God.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.
Verse 24
David My servant = Hebrew My servant David. Occurs five times (Ezekiel 34:23, Ezekiel 34:24; Ezekiel 37:24. 1 Kings 11:32; 1 Kings 14:8). In Ezekiel 37:25 and 2 Samuel 3:18 tis (in Hebrew) "David My servant" (though the Authorized Version there renders it "My servant David").
shepherd = ruler.
judgments . . . statutes. See note on Deuteronomy 4:1.
Verse 25
And they shall dwell. Repeated in middle of the verse by the Figure of speech Mesarchia (App-6), for emphasis. given unto Jacob. And not any other land.
My servant David. Here, it is (in Hebrew) "David My servant".
Verse 26
covenant of peace. Compare Ezekiel 34:25.
everlasting covenant. See notes on Genesis 9:16, and Isaiah 44:7.
Verse 27
tabernacle. Her. mishkan. See App-42. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 26:11, Leviticus 26:12). App-92.
Verse 28
shall know. See note on Ezekiel 6:30.
when, &c. = by the existence of My sanctuary in, &c.
for evermore. Therefore this prophecy yet awaits its fulfilment.