Leviticus 26:18

Authorized King James Version

And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִ֨ם
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
עַד
And if ye will not yet
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#3
אֵ֔לֶּה
these or those
#4
לֹ֥א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#5
תִשְׁמְע֖וּ
for all this hearken
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#6
לִ֑י
H0
#7
וְיָֽסַפְתִּי֙
more
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#8
לְיַסְּרָ֣ה
unto me then I will punish
to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
#9
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
שֶׁ֖בַע
you seven times
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
#11
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
חַטֹּֽאתֵיכֶֽם׃
for your sins
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

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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