Leviticus 23:10

Authorized King James Version

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
דַּבֵּ֞ר
H1696
Speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#2
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
בְּנֵ֤י
H1121
unto the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#4
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#5
וְאָֽמַרְתָּ֣
H559
and say
to say (used with great latitude)
#6
אֲלֵהֶ֔ם
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#8
וַֽהֲבֵאתֶ֥ם
H935
thereof then ye shall bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#9
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
הָאָ֗רֶץ
H776
into the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#11
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
אֲנִי֙
H589
i
#13
נֹתֵ֣ן
H5414
which I give
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#14
לָכֶ֔ם
H0
#15
וּקְצַרְתֶּ֖ם
H7114
unto you and shall reap
to dock off, i.e., curtail (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative); especially to harvest (grass or grain)
#16
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
קְצִֽירְכֶ֖ם
H7105
of your harvest
severed, a limb (of a tree, or simply foliage)
#18
וַֽהֲבֵאתֶ֥ם
H935
thereof then ye shall bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#19
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#20
עֹ֛מֶר
H6016
a sheaf
properly, a heap, i.e., a sheaf; also an omer, as a dry measure
#21
רֵאשִׁ֥ית
H7225
of the firstfruits
the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
#22
קְצִֽירְכֶ֖ם
H7105
of your harvest
severed, a limb (of a tree, or simply foliage)
#23
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#24
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃
H3548
unto the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

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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