Leviticus 14:34

Authorized King James Version

When ye be come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house of the land of your possession;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֤י
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
תָבֹ֙אוּ֙
When ye be come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
אֶ֥רֶץ
into the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#5
כְּנַ֔עַן
of Canaan
kenaan, a son a ham; also the country inhabited by him
#6
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
אֲנִ֛י
i
#8
וְנָֽתַתִּי֙
and I put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#9
לָכֶ֖ם
H0
#10
אֲחֻזַּתְכֶֽם׃
of your possession
something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)
#11
וְנָֽתַתִּי֙
and I put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#12
נֶ֣גַע
the plague
a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
#13
צָרַ֔עַת
of leprosy
leprosy
#14
בְּבֵ֖ית
in a house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
אֶ֥רֶץ
into the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#16
אֲחֻזַּתְכֶֽם׃
of your possession
something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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