Leviticus 25:52

Authorized King James Version

And if there remain but few years unto the year of jubile, then he shall count with him, and according unto his years shall he give him again the price of his redemption.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
מְעַ֞ט
H4592
but few
a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
#3
נִשְׁאַ֧ר
H7604
And if there remain
properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant
#4
שָׁנָ֔יו
H8141
unto his years
a year (as a revolution of time)
#5
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#6
שָׁנָ֔יו
H8141
unto his years
a year (as a revolution of time)
#7
הַיֹּבֵ֖ל
H3104
of 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
#8
וְחִשַּׁב
H2803
then he shall count
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
#9
ל֑וֹ
H0
#10
כְּפִ֣י
H6310
with him and according
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#11
שָׁנָ֔יו
H8141
unto his years
a year (as a revolution of time)
#12
יָשִׁ֖יב
H7725
shall he give him again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#13
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
גְּאֻלָּתֽוֹ׃
H1353
the price of his redemption
redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship

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

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 redemption in this particular way.

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