Deuteronomy 24:8

Authorized King James Version

Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so ye shall observe to do.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
תִּשְׁמְר֥וּ
H8104
Take heed
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#2
בְּנֶֽגַע
H5061
in the plague
a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
#3
הַצָּרַ֛עַת
H6883
of leprosy
leprosy
#4
תִּשְׁמְר֥וּ
H8104
Take heed
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#5
מְאֹ֖ד
H3966
diligently
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
#6
לַֽעֲשֽׂוֹת׃
H6213
and do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#7
כְּכֹל֩
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
יוֹר֨וּ
H3384
shall teach
properly, to flow as water (i.e., to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e., to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by
#10
אֶתְכֶ֜ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֧ים
H3548
according to all that the priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#12
הַלְוִיִּ֛ם
H3881
the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#13
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
צִוִּיתִ֖ם
H6680
you as I commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#15
תִּשְׁמְר֥וּ
H8104
Take heed
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#16
לַֽעֲשֽׂוֹת׃
H6213
and do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. 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 Deuteronomy 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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