Leviticus 10:14

Authorized King James Version

And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall ye eat in a clean place; thou, and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee: for they be thy due, and thy sons' due, which are given out of the sacrifices of peace offerings of the children of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֵת֩
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
חֲזֵ֨ה
H2373
breast
the breast (as most seen in front)
#3
הַתְּנוּפָ֜ה
H8573
And the wave
a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings
#4
וְאֵ֣ת׀
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
שׁ֣וֹק
H7785
shoulder
the (lower) leg (as a runner)
#6
הַתְּרוּמָ֗ה
H8641
and heave
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
#7
תֹּֽאכְלוּ֙
H398
shall ye eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#8
בְּמָק֣וֹם
H4725
place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#9
טָה֔וֹר
H2889
in a clean
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
#10
אַתָּ֕ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#11
בְּנֵ֥י
H1121
and thy 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
#12
וּבְנֹתֶ֖יךָ
H1323
and thy daughters
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#13
אִתָּ֑ךְ
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#14
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#15
וְחָק
H2706
due
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
#16
וְחָק
H2706
due
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
#17
בְּנֵ֥י
H1121
and thy 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
#18
נִתְּנ֔וּ
H5414
which are given
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#19
מִזִּבְחֵ֥י
H2077
out of the sacrifices
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
#20
שַׁלְמֵ֖י
H8002
of peace offerings
properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
#21
בְּנֵ֥י
H1121
and thy 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
#22
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. The concept of peace 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 Leviticus 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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