Leviticus 10:16

Authorized King James Version

And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron which were left alive, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֵ֣ת׀
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
שְׂעִ֣יר
the goat
shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun
#3
הַֽחַטָּ֗את
of the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#4
דָּרַ֛שׁ
diligently
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
#5
דָּרַ֛שׁ
diligently
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
#6
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
And Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#7
וְהִנֵּ֣ה
lo!
#8
שֹׂרָ֑ף
and behold it was burnt
to be (causatively, set) on fire
#9
וַ֠יִּקְצֹף
and he was angry
to crack off, i.e., (figuratively) burst out in rage
#10
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#11
אֶלְעָזָ֤ר
with Eleazar
elazar, the name of seven israelites
#12
וְעַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#13
אִֽיתָמָר֙
and Ithamar
ithamar, a son of aaron
#14
בְּנֵ֣י
the 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
#15
אַֽהֲרֹ֔ן
of Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#16
הַנּֽוֹתָרִ֖ם
which were left
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
#17
לֵאמֹֽר׃
alive saying
to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. 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 biblical period relevant to this book's composition 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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