Leviticus 21:24

Authorized King James Version

And Moses told it unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר
told
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#2
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
And Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#3
אֶֽל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
it unto Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#5
וְאֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
בְּנֵ֖י
and to his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#7
וְאֶֽל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
בְּנֵ֖י
and to his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#10
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Leviticus.

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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