Leviticus 27:18

Authorized King James Version

But if he sanctify his field after the jubile, then the priest shall reckon unto him the money according to the years that remain, even unto the year of the jubile, and it shall be abated from thy estimation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
אַחַ֣ר
H310
after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#3
הַיֹּבֵ֑ל
H3104
of the jubile
the blast of a horn (from its continuous sound); specifically, the signal of the silver trumpets; hence, the instrument itself and the festival thus i
#4
יַקְדִּ֣ישׁ
H6942
But if he sanctify
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#5
שָׂדֵהוּ֒
H7704
his field
a field (as flat)
#6
וְחִשַּׁב
H2803
shall reckon
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
#7
ל֨וֹ
H0
#8
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן
H3548
then the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#9
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הַכֶּ֗סֶף
H3701
unto him the money
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#11
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
פִּ֤י
H6310
according to
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#13
שְׁנַ֣ת
H8141
even unto the year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#14
הַנּ֣וֹתָרֹ֔ת
H3498
that remain
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
#15
עַ֖ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#16
שְׁנַ֣ת
H8141
even unto the year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#17
הַיֹּבֵ֑ל
H3104
of the jubile
the blast of a horn (from its continuous sound); specifically, the signal of the silver trumpets; hence, the instrument itself and the festival thus i
#18
וְנִגְרַ֖ע
H1639
and it shall be abated
to scrape off; by implication, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold
#19
מֵֽעֶרְכֶּֽךָ׃
H6187
from thy estimation
a pile, equipment, estimate

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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