Leviticus 4:25

Authorized King James Version

And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out his blood at the bottom of the altar of burnt offering.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלָקַ֨ח
H3947
shall take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן
H3548
And the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#3
דָּמ֣וֹ
H1818
his blood
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
#4
הַֽחַטָּאת֙
H2403
of the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#5
בְּאֶצְבָּע֔וֹ
H676
with his finger
something to sieze with, i.e., a finger; by analogy, a toe
#6
וְנָתַ֕ן
H5414
and put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#7
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
קַרְנֹ֖ת
H7161
it upon the horns
a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e., ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a moun
#9
מִזְבַּ֥ח
H4196
of the altar
an altar
#10
הָֽעֹלָֽה׃
H5930
of burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#11
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
דָּמ֣וֹ
H1818
his blood
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
#13
יִשְׁפֹּ֔ךְ
H8210
and shall pour out
to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e., to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc
#14
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#15
יְס֖וֹד
H3247
at the bottom
a foundation (literally or figuratively)
#16
מִזְבַּ֥ח
H4196
of the altar
an altar
#17
הָֽעֹלָֽה׃
H5930
of burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

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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