Exodus 30:19

Authorized King James Version

For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְרָֽחֲצ֛וּ
shall wash
to lave (the whole or a part of a thing)
#2
אַֽהֲרֹ֥ן
For Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#3
וּבָנָ֖יו
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
מִמֶּ֑נּוּ
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#5
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם
their hands
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#7
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
רַגְלֵיהֶֽם׃
and their feet
a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda

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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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