Leviticus 22:18

Authorized King James Version

Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
דַּבֵּ֨ר
H1696
Speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#2
אֶֽל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
אַהֲרֹ֜ן
H175
unto Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#4
וְאֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
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
#6
וְאֶל֙
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
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
#9
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
H3478
in Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#10
וְאָֽמַרְתָּ֖
H559
and say
to say (used with great latitude)
#11
אֲלֵהֶ֑ם
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#12
אִישׁ֩
H376
unto them Whatsoever he be
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#13
אִישׁ֩
H376
unto them Whatsoever he be
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#14
מִבֵּ֨ית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
H3478
in Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#16
וּמִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#17
הַגֵּ֣ר
H1616
or of the strangers
properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
#18
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
H3478
in Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#19
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#20
יַקְרִ֥יבוּ
H7126
that will offer
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#21
קָרְבָּנוֹ֙
H7133
his oblation
something brought near the altar, i.e., a sacrificial present
#22
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#23
נִדְרֵיהֶם֙
H5088
for all his vows
a promise (to god); also (concretely) a thing promised
#24
וּלְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#25
נִדְבוֹתָ֔ם
H5071
and for all his freewill offerings
properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift
#26
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#27
יַקְרִ֥יבוּ
H7126
that will offer
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#28
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
unto the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#29
לְעֹלָֽה׃
H5930
for a burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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