Exodus 24:5

Authorized King James Version

And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁלַ֗ח

H7971

And he sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

אֶֽת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

נַעֲרֵי֙

H5288

young men

(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latit

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

of the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

וַיַּֽעֲל֖וּ

H5927

which offered

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

עֹלֹ֑ת

H5930

burnt offerings

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

וַֽיִּזְבְּח֞וּ

H2076

and sacrificed

to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)

זְבָחִ֧ים

H2077

offerings

properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)

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שְׁלָמִ֛ים

H8002

peace

properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks

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לַֽיהוָ֖ה

H3068

unto the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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פָּרִֽים׃

H6499

of oxen

a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of peace reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the period of Egyptian bondage and wilderness wandering (c. 1440-1400 BCE) 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 peace. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 24 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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