Leviticus 27:24

Authorized King James Version

In the year of the jubile the field shall return unto him of whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land did belong.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בִּשְׁנַ֤ת
H8141
In the year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#2
הַיּוֹבֵל֙
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
#3
יָשׁ֣וּב
H7725
shall return
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#4
הַשָּׂדֶ֔ה
H7704
the field
a field (as flat)
#5
לַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
קָנָ֖הוּ
H7069
unto him of whom it was bought
to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
#7
מֵֽאִתּ֑וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
לַֽאֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
ל֖וֹ
H0
#10
אֲחֻזַּ֥ת
H272
even to him to whom the possession
something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)
#11
הָאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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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