Leviticus 11:35

Authorized King James Version

And every thing whereupon any part of their carcase falleth shall be unclean; whether it be oven, or ranges for pots, they shall be broken down: for they are unclean, and shall be unclean unto you.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְ֠כֹל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
אֲשֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#3
יִפֹּ֨ל
falleth
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
#4
מִנִּבְלָתָ֥ם׀
And every thing whereupon any part of their carcase
a flabby thing, i.e., a carcase or carrion (human or bestial, often collectively); figuratively, an idol
#5
עָלָיו֮
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
יִטְמָא֒
shall be unclean
to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
#7
תַּנּ֧וּר
whether it be oven
a fire-pot
#8
וְכִירַ֛יִם
or ranges
a cooking range (consisting of two parallel stones, across which the boiler is set)
#9
יֻתָּ֖ץ
for pots they shall be broken down
to tear down
#10
וּטְמֵאִ֖ים
and shall be unclean
foul in a religious sense
#11
הֵ֑ם
they (only used when emphatic)
#12
וּטְמֵאִ֖ים
and shall be unclean
foul in a religious sense
#13
יִֽהְי֥וּ
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#14
לָכֶֽם׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Leviticus.

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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