Leviticus 16:7

Authorized King James Version

And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלָקַ֖ח
And he shall take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
שְׁנֵ֣י
the two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#4
הַשְּׂעִירִ֑ם
goats
shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun
#5
וְהֶֽעֱמִ֤יד
and present
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#6
אֹתָם֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
לִפְנֵ֣י
them before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#8
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
פֶּ֖תַח
at the door
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#10
אֹ֥הֶל
of the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#11
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 sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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