Leviticus 25:45

Authorized King James Version

Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that are with you, which they begat in your land: and they shall be your possession.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְ֠גַם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#2
מִבְּנֵ֨י
H1121
Moreover of 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
#3
הַתּֽוֹשָׁבִ֜ים
H8453
of the strangers
a dweller but not outlandish [h5237]; especially (as distinguished from a native citizen [active participle of h3427] and a temporary inmate [h1616] o
#4
הַגָּרִ֤ים
H1481
that do sojourn
properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place);
#5
עִמָּכֶם֙
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#6
מֵהֶ֣ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#7
תִּקְנ֔וּ
H7069
among you of them shall ye buy
to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
#8
וּמִמִּשְׁפַּחְתָּם֙
H4940
and of their families
a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
#9
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
עִמָּכֶ֔ם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#11
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
הוֹלִ֖ידוּ
H3205
that are with you which they begat
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#13
בְּאַרְצְכֶ֑ם
H776
in your land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#14
וְהָי֥וּ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#15
לָכֶ֖ם
H0
#16
לַֽאֲחֻזָּֽה׃
H272
and they shall be your possession
something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

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 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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