Leviticus 17:9

Authorized King James Version

And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it unto the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

פֶּ֜תַח

H6607

it not unto the door

an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way

אֹ֤הֶל

H168

of the tabernacle

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

מוֹעֵד֙

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

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יְבִיאֶ֔נּוּ

H935

And bringeth

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

לַֽעֲשׂ֥וֹת

H6213

to offer

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

אֹת֖וֹ

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

לַֽיהוָ֑ה

H3068

it unto the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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וְנִכְרַ֛ת

H3772

shall be cut off

to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt

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הָאִ֥ישׁ

H376

even that man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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הַה֖וּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

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מֵֽעַמָּֽיו׃

H5971

from among his people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Leviticus chapter 17 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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Leviticus 17:9

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