Leviticus 14:43

Authorized King James Version

And if the plague come again, and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath scraped the house, and after it is plaistered;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִם
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
יָשׁ֤וּב
come again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#3
הַנֶּ֙גַע֙
And if the plague
a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
#4
וּפָרַ֣ח
and break
to break forth as a bud, i.e., bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
#5
הַבַּ֖יִת
out in the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#6
וְאַֽחֲרֵ֥י
after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#7
חִלֵּ֣ץ
that he hath taken
to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
#8
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
הָֽאֲבָנִ֑ים
H68
away the stones
a stone
#10
וְאַֽחֲרֵ֥י
after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#11
הִקְצ֥וֹת
he hath scraped
to cut off; (figuratively) to destroy; (partially) to scrape off
#12
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
הַבַּ֖יִת
out in the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#14
וְאַֽחֲרֵ֥י
after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#15
הִטּֽוֹחַ׃
it is plaistered
to smear, especially with lime

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

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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