Leviticus 16:17

Authorized King James Version

And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation of Israel.

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
אָדָ֞ם
H120
And there shall be no man
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
#3
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
יִהְיֶ֣ה׀
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#5
בְּאֹ֣הֶל
H168
in the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#6
מוֹעֵ֗ד
H4150
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
#7
בְּבֹא֛וֹ
H935
when he goeth
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#8
וְכִפֶּ֤ר
H3722
and have made an atonement
to cover (specifically with bitumen)
#9
בַּקֹּ֖דֶשׁ
H6944
in the holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#10
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#11
צֵאת֑וֹ
H3318
place until he come out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#12
וְכִפֶּ֤ר
H3722
and have made an atonement
to cover (specifically with bitumen)
#13
בַּֽעֲדוֹ֙
H1157
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
#14
וּבְעַ֣ד
H1157
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
#15
בֵּית֔וֹ
H1004
for himself and for his household
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#16
וּבְעַ֖ד
H1157
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
#17
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#18
קְהַ֥ל
H6951
and for all the congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)
#19
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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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