Exodus 29:39

Authorized King James Version

The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
הַכֶּ֣בֶשׂ
lamb
a ram (just old enough to butt)
#3
הָֽאֶחָ֖ד
The one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#4
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֖ה
thou shalt offer
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#5
בַבֹּ֑קֶר
in the morning
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
#6
וְאֵת֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
הַכֶּ֣בֶשׂ
lamb
a ram (just old enough to butt)
#8
הַשֵּׁנִ֔י
and the other
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
#9
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֖ה
thou shalt offer
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#10
בֵּ֥ין
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
#11
הָֽעַרְבָּֽיִם׃
at even
dusk

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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