Leviticus 24:14

Authorized King James Version

Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הוֹצֵ֣א
H3318
Bring forth
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
הַֽמְקַלֵּ֗ל
H7043
him that hath cursed
to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
#4
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
מִחוּץ֙
H2351
without
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
#6
לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֔ה
H4264
the camp
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
#7
וְסָֽמְכ֧וּ
H5564
him lay
to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
#8
כָֽל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
הַשֹּׁמְעִ֛ים
H8085
and let all that heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם
H3027
their hands
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
#12
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#13
רֹאשׁ֑וֹ
H7218
upon his head
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#14
וְרָֽגְמ֥וּ
H7275
stone
to cast together (stones), i.e., to lapidate
#15
אֹת֖וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#17
הָֽעֵדָֽה׃
H5712
and let all the congregation
a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)

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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