Leviticus 5:7

Authorized King James Version

And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.

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
לֹ֨א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#3
תַגִּ֣יע
H5060
to bring
properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive
#4
יָדוֹ֮
H3027
And if he
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
#5
דֵּ֣י
H1767
be not able
enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
#6
שֶׂה֒
H7716
a lamb
a member of a flock, i.e., a sheep or goat
#7
וְהֵבִ֨יא
H935
then he shall bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#8
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
אֲשָׁמ֜וֹ
H817
his trespass
guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering
#10
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
חָטָ֗א
H2398
which he hath committed
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#12
שְׁנֵ֥י
H8147
or two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#13
תֹרִ֛ים
H8449
turtledoves
a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
#14
אֽוֹ
H176
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#15
שְׁנֵ֥י
H8147
or two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#16
בְנֵֽי
H1121
young
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#17
יוֹנָ֖ה
H3123
pigeons
a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
#18
לַֽיהוָ֑ה
H3068
unto the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#19
וְאֶחָ֥ד
H259
and the other
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#20
לְחַטָּ֖את
H2403
for a sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#21
וְאֶחָ֥ד
H259
and the other
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#22
לְעֹלָֽה׃
H5930
for a burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Leviticus.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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