Leviticus 14:42

Authorized King James Version

And they shall take other stones, and put them in the place of those stones; and he shall take other morter, and shall plaister the house.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יִקַּ֖ח
And they shall take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
הָֽאֲבָנִ֑ים
H68
of those stones
a stone
#3
אַחֵ֛ר
other
properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc
#4
וְהֵבִ֖יאוּ
and put
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#5
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
תַּ֣חַת
them in the place
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
#7
הָֽאֲבָנִ֑ים
H68
of those stones
a stone
#8
וְעָפָ֥ר
morter
dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
#9
אַחֵ֛ר
other
properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc
#10
יִקַּ֖ח
And they shall take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#11
וְטָ֥ח
and shall plaister
to smear, especially with lime
#12
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
הַבָּֽיִת׃
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 universal language and absolute statements. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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