Leviticus 5:17

Authorized King James Version

And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.

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
נֶ֙פֶשׁ֙
H5315
And if a soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#3
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#4
תֶֽחֱטָ֔א
H2398
sin
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#5
תֵֽעָשֶׂ֑ינָה
H6213
and commit
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#6
אַחַת֙
H259
any
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#7
מִכָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
מִצְוֹ֣ת
H4687
by the commandments
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
#9
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#10
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#12
תֵֽעָשֶׂ֑ינָה
H6213
and commit
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#13
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#14
יָדַ֥ע
H3045
though he wist
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#15
וְאָשֵׁ֖ם
H816
it not yet is he guilty
to be guilty; by implication to be punished or perish
#16
וְנָשָׂ֥א
H5375
and shall bear
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#17
עֲוֹנֽוֹ׃
H5771
his iniquity
perversity, i.e., (moral) evil

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Leviticus. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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