Leviticus 14:40

Authorized King James Version

Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְצִוָּה֙
shall command
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#2
הַכֹּהֵ֔ן
Then the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#3
וְחִלְּצוּ֙
that they take
to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
#4
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
הָ֣אֲבָנִ֔ים
H68
away the stones
a stone
#6
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
בָּהֵ֖ן
H0
#8
הַנָּ֑גַע
the plague
a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
#9
וְהִשְׁלִ֤יכוּ
is and they shall cast
to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
#10
אֶתְהֶן֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#12
מִח֣וּץ
without
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
#13
לָעִ֔יר
the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#14
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#15
מָק֖וֹם
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)
#16
טָמֵֽא׃
them into an unclean
foul in a religious sense

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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