Leviticus 27:15

Authorized King James Version

And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be his.

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
הַמַּקְדִּ֔ישׁ
And if he that sanctified
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#3
יִגְאַ֖ל
it will redeem
to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido
#4
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
בֵּית֑וֹ
his house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#6
וְ֠יָסַף
then he shall add
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#7
חֲמִישִׁ֧ית
the fifth
fifth; also a fifth
#8
כֶּֽסֶף
part of the money
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#9
עֶרְכְּךָ֛
of thy estimation
a pile, equipment, estimate
#10
עָלָ֖יו
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#11
וְהָ֥יָה
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#12
לֽוֹ׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Leviticus.

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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