Leviticus 26:29

Authorized King James Version

And ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters shall ye eat.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
תֹּאכֵֽלוּ׃
And ye shall eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#2
וּבְשַׂ֥ר
and the flesh
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
#3
בְּנֵיכֶ֑ם
of your sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#4
וּבְשַׂ֥ר
and the flesh
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
#5
בְּנֹֽתֵיכֶ֖ם
of your daughters
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#6
תֹּאכֵֽלוּ׃
And ye shall eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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