Leviticus 5:8

Authorized King James Version

And he shall bring them unto the priest, who shall offer that which is for the sin offering first, and wring off his head from his neck, but shall not divide it asunder:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהֵבִ֤יא
H935
And he shall bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
אֹתָם֙
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
הַכֹּהֵ֔ן
H3548
them unto the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#5
וְהִקְרִ֛יב
H7126
who shall offer
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#6
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
לַֽחַטָּ֖את
H2403
that which is for the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#9
רִֽאשׁוֹנָ֑ה
H7223
first
first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
#10
וּמָלַ֧ק
H4454
and wring off
to crack a joint; by implication, to wring the neck of a fowl (without separating it)
#11
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
רֹאשׁ֛וֹ
H7218
his head
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#13
מִמּ֥וּל
H4136
from
properly, abrupt, i.e., a precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially (with prepositional prefix) opposite
#14
עָרְפּ֖וֹ
H6203
his neck
the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
#15
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#16
יַבְדִּֽיל׃
H914
but shall not divide it asunder
to divide (in variation senses literally or figuratively, separate, distinguish, differ, select, etc.)

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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