Leviticus 15:29

Authorized King James Version

And on the eighth day she shall take unto her two turtles, or two young pigeons, and bring them unto the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּבַיּ֣וֹם
day
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
#2
הַשְּׁמִינִ֗י
And on the eighth
eight
#3
תִּֽקַּֽח
she shall take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#4
לָהּ֙
H0
#5
שְׁנֵ֖י
or two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#6
תֹרִ֔ים
turtles
a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
#7
א֥וֹ
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#8
שְׁנֵ֖י
or two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#9
בְּנֵ֣י
young
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#10
יוֹנָ֑ה
pigeons
a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
#11
וְהֵֽבִיאָ֤ה
and bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#12
אוֹתָם֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#14
הַכֹּהֵ֔ן
them unto the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#15
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#16
פֶּ֖תַח
to the door
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#17
אֹ֥הֶל
of the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#18
מוֹעֵֽד׃
of the congregation
properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

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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