Leviticus 6:16

Authorized King James Version

And the remainder thereof shall Aaron and his sons eat: with unleavened bread shall it be eaten in the holy place; in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation they shall eat it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהַנּוֹתֶ֣רֶת
And the remainder
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
#2
מִמֶּ֔נָּה
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#3
יֹֽאכְלֽוּהָ׃
eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#4
אַֽהֲרֹ֣ן
thereof shall Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#5
וּבָנָ֑יו
and his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#6
מַצּ֤וֹת
with unleavened bread
properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e., not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the fes
#7
יֹֽאכְלֽוּהָ׃
eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#8
בְּמָק֣וֹם
place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#9
קָדֹ֔שׁ
in the holy
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
#10
בַּֽחֲצַ֥ר
in the court
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
#11
אֹֽהֶל
of the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#12
מוֹעֵ֖ד
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
#13
יֹֽאכְלֽוּהָ׃
eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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