Leviticus 11:33

Authorized King James Version

And every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falleth, whatsoever is in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
כְּלִי
H3627
vessel
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#3
חֶ֔רֶשׂ
H2789
And every earthen
a piece of pottery
#4
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
יִפֹּ֥ל
H5307
whereinto any of them falleth
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
#6
מֵהֶ֖ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#7
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
תּוֹכ֑וֹ
H8432
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#9
כֹּ֣ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
בְּתוֹכ֛וֹ
H8432
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#12
יִטְמָ֖א
H2930
whatsoever is in it shall be unclean
to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
#13
וְאֹת֥וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
תִשְׁבֹּֽרוּ׃
H7665
and ye shall break
to burst (literally or figuratively)

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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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