Exodus 29:28

Authorized King James Version

And it shall be Aaron's and his sons' by a statute for ever from the children of Israel: for it is an heave offering: and it shall be an heave offering from the children of Israel of the sacrifice of their peace offerings, even their heave offering unto the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָיָה֩
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
לְאַֽהֲרֹ֨ן
H175
And it shall be Aaron's
aharon, the brother of moses
#3
בְּנֵֽי
H1121
and his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#4
לְחָק
H2706
by a statute
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
#5
עוֹלָ֗ם
H5769
for ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#6
מֵאֵת֙
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
בְּנֵֽי
H1121
and his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#8
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#9
כִּ֥י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#10
תְּרֽוּמָתָ֖ם
H8641
and it shall be an heave offering
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
#11
ה֑וּא
H1931
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
#12
תְּרֽוּמָתָ֖ם
H8641
and it shall be an heave offering
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
#13
יִֽהְיֶ֨ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#14
מֵאֵ֤ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#15
בְּנֵֽי
H1121
and his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#16
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#17
מִזִּבְחֵ֣י
H2077
of the sacrifice
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
#18
שַׁלְמֵיהֶ֔ם
H8002
of their peace offerings
properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
#19
תְּרֽוּמָתָ֖ם
H8641
and it shall be an heave offering
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
#20
לַֽיהוָֽה׃
H3068
unto the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Exodus.

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 Exodus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes peace in this particular way.

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