Leviticus 19:23

Authorized King James Version

And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three years shall it be as uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten of.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכִֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
תָבֹ֣אוּ
H935
And when ye shall come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
הָאָ֗רֶץ
H776
into the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#5
וּנְטַעְתֶּם֙
H5193
and shall have planted
properly, to strike in, i.e., fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
#6
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
עֵ֣ץ
H6086
all manner of trees
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
#8
מַֽאֲכָ֔ל
H3978
for food
an eatable (including provender, flesh and fruit)
#9
וַֽעֲרַלְתֶּ֥ם
H6188
then ye shall count
to expose or remove the prepuce, whether literal (to go naked) or figurative (to refrain from using)
#10
עָרְלָת֖וֹ
H6190
the prepuce
#11
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
פִּרְי֑וֹ
H6529
the fruit
fruit (literally or figuratively)
#13
שָׁלֹ֣שׁ
H7969
three
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
#14
שָׁנִ֗ים
H8141
years
a year (as a revolution of time)
#15
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#16
לָכֶ֛ם
H0
#17
עֲרֵלִ֖ים
H6189
shall it be as uncircumcised
properly, exposed, i.e., projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e., still having the prepuce uncurtailed)
#18
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#19
יֵֽאָכֵֽל׃
H398
unto you it shall not be eaten
to eat (literally or 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 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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