Leviticus 18:3

Authorized King James Version

After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּכְמַֽעֲשֵׂ֣ה
H4639
After the doings
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
#2
אֶֽרֶץ
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#3
מִצְרַ֛יִם
H4714
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#4
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
יְשַׁבְתֶּם
H3427
wherein ye dwelt
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#6
בָּ֖הּ
H0
#7
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#8
תַֽעֲשׂ֔וּ
H6213
shall ye not do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#9
וּכְמַֽעֲשֵׂ֣ה
H4639
After the doings
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
#10
אֶֽרֶץ
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#11
כְּנַ֡עַן
H3667
of Canaan
kenaan, a son a ham; also the country inhabited by him
#12
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
אֲנִי֩
H589
i
#14
מֵבִ֨יא
H935
whither I bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#15
אֶתְכֶ֥ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
שָׁ֙מָּה֙
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#17
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#18
תַֽעֲשׂ֔וּ
H6213
shall ye not do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#19
וּבְחֻקֹּֽתֵיהֶ֖ם
H2708
in their ordinances
a statute
#20
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#21
תֵלֵֽכוּ׃
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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