Leviticus 14:13

Authorized King James Version

And he shall slay the lamb in the place where he shall kill the sin offering and the burnt offering, in the holy place: for as the sin offering is the priest's, so is the trespass offering: it is most holy:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יִשְׁחַ֧ט
And he shall slay
to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
הַכֶּ֗בֶשׂ
the lamb
a ram (just old enough to butt)
#4
בִּמְק֣וֹם
in the place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#5
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
יִשְׁחַ֧ט
And he shall slay
to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
#7
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
כַּֽ֠חַטָּאת
for as the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#9
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הָֽעֹלָ֖ה
and the burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#11
בִּמְק֣וֹם
in the place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#12
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#13
כִּ֡י
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#14
כַּֽ֠חַטָּאת
for as the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#15
הָֽאָשָׁ֥ם
so is the trespass offering
guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering
#16
הוּא֙
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#17
לַכֹּהֵ֔ן
is the priest's
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#18
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#19
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#20
הֽוּא׃
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

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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