Leviticus 25:30

Authorized King James Version

And if it be not redeemed within the space of a full year, then the house that is in the walled city shall be established for ever to him that bought it throughout his generations: it shall not go out in the jubile.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאִ֣ם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִגָּאֵ֗ל

H1350

And if it be not redeemed

to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

מְלֹ֣את

H4390

within the space

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

לוֹ֮

שָׁנָ֣ה

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

תְמִימָה֒

H8549

of a full

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

וְ֠קָם

H6965

shall be established

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

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הַבַּ֨יִת

H1004

then the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

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בָּעִ֜יר

H5892

city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#13

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

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ל֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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חֹמָ֗ה

H2346

that is in the walled

a wall of protection

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לַצְּמִיתֻ֛ת

H6783

for ever

excision, i.e., destruction; used only (adverbially) with prepositional prefix to extinction, i.e., perpetually

#17

לַקֹּנֶ֥ה

H7069

to him that bought

to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own

#18

אֹת֖וֹ

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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לְדֹֽרֹתָ֑יו

H1755

it throughout his generations

properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling

#20

לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#21

יֵצֵ֖א

H3318

it shall not go out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#22

בַּיֹּבֵֽל׃

H3104

in the jubile

the blast of a horn (from its continuous sound); specifically, the signal of the silver trumpets; hence, the instrument itself and the festival thus i

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Leviticus chapter 25 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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Leviticus 25:30

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