Leviticus 5:10

Authorized King James Version

And he shall offer the second for a burnt offering, according to the manner: and the priest shall make an atonement for him for his sin which he hath sinned, and it shall be forgiven him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
הַשֵּׁנִ֛י
the second
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
#3
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֥ה
And he shall offer
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#4
עֹלָ֖ה
for a burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#5
כַּמִּשְׁפָּ֑ט
according to the manner
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#6
וְכִפֶּ֨ר
shall make an atonement
to cover (specifically with bitumen)
#7
עָלָ֧יו
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
הַכֹּהֵ֛ן
and the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#9
מֵֽחַטָּאת֥וֹ
for him for his sin
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#10
אֲשֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
חָטָ֖א
which he hath sinned
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#12
וְנִסְלַ֥ח
and it shall be forgiven
to forgive
#13
לֽוֹ׃
H0

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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