Leviticus 14:30

Authorized King James Version

And he shall offer the one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he can get;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעָשָׂ֤ה
And he shall offer
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
הָֽאֶחָד֙
the one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#4
מִן
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#5
הַתֹּרִ֔ים
of the turtledoves
a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
#6
א֖וֹ
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#7
מִן
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#8
בְּנֵ֣י
or of the 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
#9
הַיּוֹנָ֑ה
pigeons
a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
#10
מֵֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
such as
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
תַּשִּׂ֖יג
to reach (literally or figuratively)
#12
יָדֽוֹ׃
he can 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

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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