Leviticus 14:22

Authorized King James Version

And two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שְׁנֵי֙
And two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#2
תֹרִ֗ים
turtledoves
a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
#3
א֤וֹ
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#4
שְׁנֵי֙
And two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#5
בְּנֵ֣י
young
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#6
יוֹנָ֔ה
pigeons
a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
#7
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
תַּשִּׂ֖יג
to reach (literally or figuratively)
#9
יָד֑וֹ
such as he is able to get
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#10
וְהָיָ֤ה
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#11
וְהָֽאֶחָ֖ד
and the one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#12
חַטָּ֔את
shall be a sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#13
וְהָֽאֶחָ֖ד
and the one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#14
עֹלָֽה׃
a burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

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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