Leviticus 11:34

Authorized King James Version

Of all meat which may be eaten, that on which such water cometh shall be unclean: and all drink that may be drunk in every such vessel shall be unclean.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
מִכָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
הָאֹ֜כֶל
Of all meat
food
#3
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#4
יֵֽאָכֵ֗ל
which may be eaten
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#5
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
יָב֥וֹא
cometh
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#7
עָלָ֛יו
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
מַ֖יִם
that on which such water
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
#9
יִטְמָֽא׃
shall be unclean
to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
#10
וְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
מַשְׁקֶה֙
and all drink
properly, causing to drink, i.e., a butler; by implication (intransitively), drink (itself); figuratively, a well-watered region
#12
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
יִשָּׁתֶ֔ה
that may be drunk
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
#14
בְּכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#15
כְּלִ֖י
in every such vessel
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#16
יִטְמָֽא׃
shall be unclean
to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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