Leviticus 23:43

Authorized King James Version

That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לְמַעַן֮
H4616
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
#2
יֵֽדְע֣וּ
H3045
may know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#3
דֹרֹֽתֵיכֶם֒
H1755
That your generations
properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling
#4
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
בַסֻּכּ֗וֹת
H5521
in booths
a hut or lair
#6
הוֹשַׁ֙בְתִּי֙
H3427
to dwell
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#7
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
that I made 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
#9
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#10
בְּהֽוֹצִיאִ֥י
H3318
when I brought them out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#11
אוֹתָ֖ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#13
מִצְרָ֑יִם
H4714
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#14
אֲנִ֖י
H589
i
#15
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
I am the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#16
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶֽם׃
H430
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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