Leviticus 22:25

Authorized King James Version

Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמִיַּ֣ד

H3027

hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

בֶּן

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

נֵכָ֗ר

H5236

Neither from a stranger's

foreign, or (concretely) a foreigner, or (abstractly) heathendom

לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תַקְרִ֛יבוּ

H7126

shall ye offer

to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

לֶ֥חֶם

H3899

the bread

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֖ם

H430

of your 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

מִכָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#10

אֵ֑לֶּה

H428

these or those

#11

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#12

מָשְׁחָתָ֤ם

H4893

of any of these because their corruption

disfigurement

#13

בָּהֶם֙

#14

מ֣וּם

H3971

is in them and blemishes

a blemish (physically or morally)

#15

בָּ֔ם

#16

לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#17

יֵֽרָצ֖וּ

H7521

be in them they shall not be accepted

to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt

#18

לָכֶֽם׃

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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Leviticus 22:25

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