Leviticus 25:6

Authorized King James Version

And the sabbath of the land shall be meat for you; for thee, and for thy servant, and for thy maid, and for thy hired servant, and for thy stranger that sojourneth with thee,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְ֠הָֽיְתָה
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
שַׁבַּ֨ת
And the sabbath
intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath
#3
הָאָ֤רֶץ
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#4
לָכֶם֙
H0
#5
לְאָכְלָ֔ה
shall be meat
food
#6
לְךָ֖
H0
#7
וּלְעַבְדְּךָ֣
for you for thee and for thy servant
a servant
#8
וְלַֽאֲמָתֶ֑ךָ
and for thy maid
a maid-servant or female slave
#9
וְלִשְׂכִֽירְךָ֙
and for thy hired servant
a man who is hired by the day or year
#10
וּלְתוֹשָׁ֣בְךָ֔
and for thy stranger
a dweller but not outlandish [h5237]; especially (as distinguished from a native citizen [active participle of h3427] and a temporary inmate [h1616] o
#11
הַגָּרִ֖ים
that sojourneth
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);
#12
עִמָּֽךְ׃
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

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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