Leviticus 15:28

Authorized King James Version

But if she be cleansed of her issue, then she shall number to herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִֽם
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
תִּטְהָֽר׃
But if she be cleansed
to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
#3
מִזּוֹבָ֑הּ
of her issue
a seminal or menstrual flux
#4
וְסָ֥פְרָה
then she shall number
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
#5
לָּ֛הּ
H0
#6
שִׁבְעַ֥ת
to herself seven
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
#7
יָמִ֖ים
days
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#8
וְאַחַ֥ר
and after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#9
תִּטְהָֽר׃
But if she be cleansed
to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)

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

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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