Tag Archives: Ezekiel

The Hitpael Verb מִתְהַלֶּכֶת in Ezekiel 1:13

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Ezekiel 1:13 Ezekiel 1:13 presents a striking description of the living creatures in the prophet’s vision, depicting their likeness as burning coals of fire, moving like torches. A key grammatical feature in this verse is the verb מִתְהַלֶּכֶת … Continue reading →

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“I the LORD Have Spoken and Will Do It”: Verbal Paradox and Divine Reversal in Ezekiel 17:24

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Ezekiel 17:24: Prophecy of Reversal and Sovereignty In Ezekiel 17:24, YHWH concludes a prophetic parable by asserting His absolute sovereignty over history and nature. Through a series of antithetical verb pairs, the verse declares that YHWH humbles the … Continue reading →

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The Use of שֹׁולֵ֨חַ in Prophetic Commission Formulas

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Ezekiel 2:3 Ezekiel 2:3 is part of the divine commission of Ezekiel as a prophet to Israel. This verse marks the beginning of God’s charge to Ezekiel, in which He commands him to deliver a message to the … Continue reading →

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The Nifal Verb יִנָּשְׂאוּ in Ezekiel 1:21

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Biblical Hebrew

Introduction to Ezekiel 1:21 Ezekiel 1:21 describes the synchronized movement of the wheels in the prophet’s vision, explaining that they move and rise in unison with the living creatures. A key grammatical feature in this verse is the verb יִנָּשְׂאוּ … Continue reading →

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