Leviticus 27:22

Authorized King James Version

And if a man sanctify unto the LORD a field which he hath bought, which is not of the fields of his possession;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִם֙
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
מִשְּׂדֵ֣ה
a field
a field (as flat)
#4
מִקְנָת֔וֹ
which he hath bought
properly, a buying, i.e., acquisition; concretely, a piece of property (land or living); also the sum paid
#5
אֲשֶׁ֕ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
לֹ֖א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#7
מִשְּׂדֵ֣ה
a field
a field (as flat)
#8
אֲחֻזָּת֑וֹ
of his possession
something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)
#9
יַקְדִּ֖ישׁ
And if a man sanctify
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#10
לַֽיהוָֽה׃
unto the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Leviticus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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