Leviticus 25:14

Authorized King James Version

And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour's hand, ye shall not oppress one another:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכִֽי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
תִמְכְּר֤וּ
And if thou sell
to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
#3
מִמְכָּר֙
ought
merchandise; abstractly, a selling
#4
עֲמִיתֶ֑ךָ
ought of thy neighbour's
companionship; hence (concretely) a comrade or kindred man
#5
א֥וֹ
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#6
קָנֹ֖ה
or buyest
to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
#7
מִיַּ֣ד
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
#8
עֲמִיתֶ֑ךָ
ought of thy neighbour's
companionship; hence (concretely) a comrade or kindred man
#9
אַל
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#10
תּוֹנ֖וּ
ye shall not oppress
to rage or be violent; by implication, to suppress, to maltreat
#11
אִ֥ישׁ
one
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)
#12
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
אָחִֽיו׃
another
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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