Leviticus 4:5

Authorized King James Version

And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלָקַ֛ח
shall take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
הַכֹּהֵ֥ן
And the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#3
הַמָּשִׁ֖יחַ
that is anointed
anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the messiah
#4
מִדַּ֣ם
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
#5
הַפָּ֑ר
of the bullock's
a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
#6
וְהֵבִ֥יא
and bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#7
אֹת֖וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#9
אֹ֥הֶל
it to the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#10
מוֹעֵֽד׃
of the congregation
properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

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 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 revelation in this particular way.

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