Exodus 6:23

Authorized King James Version

And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקַּ֨ח
took
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
אַֽהֲרֹ֜ן
And Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#3
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
אֱלִישֶׁ֧בַע
him Elisheba
elisheba, the wife of aaron
#5
בַּת
daughter
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#6
עַמִּֽינָדָ֛ב
of Amminadab
amminadab, the name of four israelites
#7
אֲח֥וֹת
sister
a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)
#8
נַחְשׁ֖וֹן
of Naashon
nachshon, an israelite
#9
ל֣וֹ
H0
#10
לְאִשָּׁ֑ה
to wife
a woman
#11
וַתֵּ֣לֶד
and she bare
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#12
ל֗וֹ
H0
#13
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
נָדָב֙
him Nadab
nadab, the name of four israelites
#15
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
אֲבִיה֔וּא
H30
and Abihu
abihu, a son of aaron
#17
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
אֶלְעָזָ֖ר
Eleazar
elazar, the name of seven israelites
#19
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#20
אִֽיתָמָֽר׃
and Ithamar
ithamar, a son of aaron

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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