Exodus 29:14

Authorized King James Version

But the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin offering.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
בְּשַׂ֤ר
But the flesh
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
#3
הַפָּר֙
of the bullock
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
#4
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
עֹר֣וֹ
and his skin
skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
#6
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
פִּרְשׁ֔וֹ
and his dung
excrement (as eliminated)
#8
תִּשְׂרֹ֣ף
shalt thou burn
to be (causatively, set) on fire
#9
בָּאֵ֔שׁ
with fire
fire (literally or figuratively)
#10
מִח֖וּץ
without
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
#11
לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה
the camp
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
#12
חַטָּ֖את
it is a sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#13
הֽוּא׃
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. 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 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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