Leviticus 14:35

Authorized King James Version

And he that owneth the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, It seemeth to me there is as it were a plague in the house:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּבָא֙
shall come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
אֲשֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#3
ל֣וֹ
H0
#4
בַּבָּֽיִת׃
And he that owneth the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#5
וְהִגִּ֥יד
and tell
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#6
לַכֹּהֵ֖ן
the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#7
לֵאמֹ֑ר
saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#8
כְּנֶ֕גַע
to me there is as it were a plague
a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
#9
נִרְאָ֥ה
It seemeth
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#10
לִ֖י
H0
#11
בַּבָּֽיִת׃
And he that owneth the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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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