Leviticus 21:12

Authorized King James Version

Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of his God is upon him: I am the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#2
מִקְדַּ֣שׁ
H4720
of the sanctuary
a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum
#3
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
יֵצֵ֔א
H3318
Neither shall he go out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#5
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
יְחַלֵּ֔ל
H2490
nor profane
properly, to bore, i.e., (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin
#7
אֵ֖ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
מִקְדַּ֣שׁ
H4720
of the sanctuary
a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum
#9
אֱלֹהָ֛יו
H430
of his God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#10
כִּ֡י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#11
נֵ֠זֶר
H5145
for the crown
properly, something set apart, i.e., (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chapl
#12
שֶׁ֣מֶן
H8081
oil
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
#13
מִשְׁחַ֧ת
H4888
of the anointing
unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
#14
אֱלֹהָ֛יו
H430
of his God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#15
עָלָ֖יו
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#16
אֲנִ֥י
H589
i
#17
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
is upon him I am the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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