Leviticus 27:8

Authorized King James Version

But if he be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him.

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
מָ֥ךְ
H4134
But if he be poorer
to become thin, i.e., (figuratively) be impoverished
#3
הוּא֙
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
#4
מֵֽעֶרְכֶּ֔ךָ
H6187
than thy estimation
a pile, equipment, estimate
#5
וְהֶֽעֱמִידוֹ֙
H5975
then he shall present
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#6
לִפְנֵ֣י
H6440
himself before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#7
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃
H3548
and the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#8
יַֽעֲרִיכֶ֖נּוּ
H6186
shall value
to set in a row, i.e., arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
#9
אֹת֖וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃
H3548
and the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#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
פִּ֗י
H6310
him according to
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#13
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
תַּשִּׂיג֙
H5381
to reach (literally or figuratively)
#15
יַ֣ד
H3027
his ability
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#16
הַנֹּדֵ֔ר
H5087
that vowed
to promise (pos., to do or give something to god)
#17
יַֽעֲרִיכֶ֖נּוּ
H6186
shall value
to set in a row, i.e., arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
#18
הַכֹּהֵֽן׃
H3548
and the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

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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