Leviticus 13:7

Authorized King James Version

But if the scab spread much abroad in the skin, after that he hath been seen of the priest for his cleansing, he shall be seen of the priest again:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִם
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
תִפְשֶׂ֤ה
abroad
to spread
#3
תִפְשֶׂ֤ה
abroad
to spread
#4
הַמִּסְפַּ֙חַת֙
But if the scab
scruf (as spreading over the surface)
#5
בָּע֔וֹר
in the skin
skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
#6
אַֽחֲרֵ֧י
after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#7
וְנִרְאָ֥ה
he shall be seen
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#8
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#9
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃
of the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#10
לְטָֽהֳרָת֑וֹ
for his cleansing
ceremonial purification; moral purity
#11
וְנִרְאָ֥ה
he shall be seen
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#12
שֵׁנִ֖ית
again
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
#13
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#14
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃
of the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

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 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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