Leviticus 26:11

Authorized King James Version

And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְנָֽתַתִּ֥י
And I will set
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
מִשְׁכָּנִ֖י
my tabernacle
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
#3
בְּתֽוֹכְכֶ֑ם
among
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#4
וְלֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#5
תִגְעַ֥ל
shall not abhor
to detest; by implication, to reject
#6
נַפְשִׁ֖י
you and my soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#7
אֶתְכֶֽם׃
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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