Leviticus 19:13

Authorized King James Version

Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
תַעֲשֹׁ֥ק
H6231
Thou shalt not defraud
to press upon, i.e., oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
רֵֽעֲךָ֖
H7453
thy neighbour
an associate (more or less close)
#5
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
תִגְזֹ֑ל
H1497
neither rob
to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob
#7
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#8
תָלִ֞ין
H3885
shall not abide
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
#9
פְּעֻלַּ֥ת
H6468
him the wages
(abstractly) work
#10
שָׂכִ֛יר
H7916
of him that is hired
a man who is hired by the day or year
#11
אִתְּךָ֖
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#12
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#13
בֹּֽקֶר׃
H1242
with thee all night until the morning
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

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 revelation 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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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