Leviticus 10:19

Authorized King James Version

And Aaron said unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְדַבֵּ֨ר
said
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#2
אַֽהֲרֹ֜ן
And Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
מֹשֶׁ֗ה
unto Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#5
הֵ֣ן
lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
#6
הַיּ֔וֹם
Behold this day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#7
הִקְרִ֨יבוּ
have they offered
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#8
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
חַטָּאת֙
the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#10
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
עֹֽלָתָם֙
and their burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#12
לִפְנֵ֣י
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#13
יְהוָֽה׃
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#14
וַתִּקְרֶ֥אנָה
and such things have befallen
to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner
#15
אֹתִ֖י
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
כָּאֵ֑לֶּה
these or those
#17
וְאָכַ֤לְתִּי
me and if I had eaten
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#18
חַטָּאת֙
the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#19
הַיּ֔וֹם
Behold this day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#20
הַיִּיטַ֖ב
should it have been accepted
to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
#21
בְּעֵינֵ֥י
in the sight
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#22
יְהוָֽה׃
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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