Leviticus 25:24

Authorized King James Version

And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּבְכֹ֖ל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
לָאָֽרֶץ׃
And in all the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#3
אֲחֻזַּתְכֶ֑ם
of your possession
something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)
#4
גְּאֻלָּ֖ה
a redemption
redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship
#5
תִּתְּנ֥וּ
ye shall grant
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#6
לָאָֽרֶץ׃
And in all the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. The concept of redemption 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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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