Leviticus 27:19

Authorized King James Version

And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be assured to him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִם
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
יִגְאַל֙
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
#3
יִגְאַל֙
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
הַשָּׂדֶ֔ה
the field
a field (as flat)
#6
הַמַּקְדִּ֖ישׁ
And if he that sanctified
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#7
אֹת֑וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
וְ֠יָסַף
it then he shall add
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#9
חֲמִשִׁ֧ית
the fifth
fifth; also a fifth
#10
כֶּֽסֶף
part of the money
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#11
עֶרְכְּךָ֛
of thy estimation
a pile, equipment, estimate
#12
עָלָ֖יו
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#13
וְקָ֥ם
unto it and it shall be assured
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#14
לֽוֹ׃
H0

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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