Leviticus 6:4

Authorized King James Version

Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָיָה֮
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#3
יֶחֱטָ֣א
H2398
Then it shall be because he hath sinned
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#4
וְאָשֵׁם֒
H816
and is guilty
to be guilty; by implication to be punished or perish
#5
וְהֵשִׁ֨יב
H7725
that he shall restore
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#6
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
גָּזָ֗ל
H1497
which he took violently away
to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob
#8
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
גָּזָ֗ל
H1497
which he took violently away
to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob
#10
א֤וֹ
H176
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#11
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
הָעֹ֙שֶׁק֙
H6233
or the thing
injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain
#13
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
עָשָׁ֔ק
H6231
which he hath deceitfully gotten
to press upon, i.e., oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
#15
א֚וֹ
H176
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#16
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
הָפְקַ֖ד
H6487
or that which was delivered
a deposit
#18
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#19
הָפְקַ֖ד
H6487
or that which was delivered
a deposit
#20
אִתּ֑וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#21
א֥וֹ
H176
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#22
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#23
הָֽאֲבֵדָ֖ה
H9
or the lost thing
concrete, something lost; abstract, destruction, i.e., hades
#24
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#25
מָצָֽא׃
H4672
which he found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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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