Leviticus 15:10

Authorized King James Version

And whosoever toucheth any thing that was under him shall be unclean until the even: and he that beareth any of those things shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
הַנֹּגֵ֗עַ
H5060
And whosoever toucheth
properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive
#3
בְּכֹל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
יִֽהְיֶ֣ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#6
תַחְתָּ֔יו
H8478
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
#7
וְטָמֵ֥א
H2930
and be unclean
to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
#8
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#9
הָעָֽרֶב׃
H6153
until the even
dusk
#10
וְהַנּוֹשֵׂ֣א
H5375
and he that beareth
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#11
אוֹתָ֔ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
יְכַבֵּ֧ס
H3526
any of those things shall wash
to trample; hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the fulling process) or figurative
#13
בְּגָדָ֛יו
H899
his clothes
a covering, i.e., clothing
#14
וְרָחַ֥ץ
H7364
and bathe
to lave (the whole or a part of a thing)
#15
בַּמַּ֖יִם
H4325
himself in water
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
#16
וְטָמֵ֥א
H2930
and be unclean
to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
#17
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#18
הָעָֽרֶב׃
H6153
until the even
dusk

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Leviticus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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