Leviticus 12:4

Authorized King James Version

And she shall then continue in the blood of her purifying three and thirty days; she shall touch no hallowed thing, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be fulfilled.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּשְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
H7970
and thirty
thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
#2
יְמֵ֥י
H3117
days
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
#3
וּשְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
H7969
three
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
#4
יְמֵ֥י
H3117
days
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
#5
תֵּשֵׁ֖ב
H3427
And she shall then continue
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#6
בִּדְמֵ֣י
H1818
in the blood
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
#7
טָֽהֳרָֽהּ׃
H2893
of her purifying
ceremonial purification; moral purity
#8
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
קֹ֣דֶשׁ
H6944
no hallowed
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#10
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#11
תִגָּ֗ע
H5060
she shall touch
properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive
#12
וְאֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#13
הַמִּקְדָּשׁ֙
H4720
into the sanctuary
a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum
#14
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
תָבֹ֔א
H935
thing nor come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#16
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#17
מְלֹ֖את
H4390
be fulfilled
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#18
יְמֵ֥י
H3117
days
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
#19
טָֽהֳרָֽהּ׃
H2893
of her purifying
ceremonial purification; moral purity

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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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