Leviticus 27:33

Authorized King James Version

He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לֹ֧א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
יְבַקֵּ֛ר
H1239
He shall not search
properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e., (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider
#3
בֵּֽין
H996
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
#4
ט֥וֹב
H2896
whether it be good
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
#5
לָרַ֖ע
H7451
or bad
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#6
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#7
יְמִירֶ֔נּוּ
H4171
it and if he change
to alter; by implication, to barter, to dispose of
#8
וְאִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#9
יְמִירֶ֔נּוּ
H4171
it and if he change
to alter; by implication, to barter, to dispose of
#10
יְמִירֶ֔נּוּ
H4171
it and if he change
to alter; by implication, to barter, to dispose of
#11
וְהָֽיָה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#12
ה֧וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#13
וּתְמוּרָת֛וֹ
H8545
then both it and the change
barter, compensation
#14
יִֽהְיֶה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#15
קֹ֖דֶשׁ
H6944
thereof shall be holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#16
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#17
יִגָּאֵֽל׃
H1350
it shall not be redeemed
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

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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