Leviticus 25:8

Authorized King James Version

And thou shalt number seven sabbaths of years unto thee, seven times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of years shall be unto thee forty and nine years.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְסָֽפַרְתָּ֣

H5608

And thou shalt number

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

לְךָ֗

שֶׁ֚בַע

H7651

of the seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

שַׁבְּתֹ֣ת

H7676

sabbaths

intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath

שָׁנָֽה׃

H8141

of years

a year (as a revolution of time)

שֶׁ֚בַע

H7651

of the seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

שָׁנָֽה׃

H8141

of years

a year (as a revolution of time)

שֶׁ֚בַע

H7651

of the seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

פְּעָמִ֑ים

H6471

times

a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)

#10

וְהָי֣וּ

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#11

לְךָ֗

#12

יְמֵי֙

H3117

and the space

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#13

שֶׁ֚בַע

H7651

of the seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

#14

שַׁבְּתֹ֣ת

H7676

sabbaths

intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath

#15

שָׁנָֽה׃

H8141

of years

a year (as a revolution of time)

#16

תֵּ֥שַׁע

H8672

and nine

nine or (ordinal) ninth

#17

וְאַרְבָּעִ֖ים

H705

shall be unto thee forty

forty

#18

שָׁנָֽה׃

H8141

of years

a year (as a revolution of time)

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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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Leviticus 25:8

Analysis

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