Leviticus 6:29

Authorized King James Version

All the males among the priests shall eat thereof: it is most holy.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
זָכָ֥ר
All the males
properly, remembered, i.e., a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
#3
בַּכֹּֽהֲנִ֖ים
among the priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#4
יֹאכַ֣ל
shall eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#5
אֹתָ֑הּ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#7
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#8
הִֽוא׃
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

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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