Leviticus 6:5

Authorized King James Version

Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
א֠וֹ
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#2
מִכֹּ֞ל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
אֲשֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#4
יִשָּׁבַ֣ע
Or all that about which he hath sworn
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
#5
עָלָיו֮
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
לַשֶּׁקֶר֒
falsely
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
#7
וְשִׁלַּ֤ם
he shall even restore
to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate
#8
אֹתוֹ֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
בְּרֹאשׁ֔וֹ
it in the principal
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#10
וַחֲמִֽשִׁתָ֖יו
the fifth part
fifth; also a fifth
#11
יֹסֵ֣ף
and shall add
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#12
עָלָ֑יו
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#13
לַֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
ה֥וּא
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
#15
ל֛וֹ
H0
#16
יִתְּנֶ֖נּוּ
thereto and give
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#17
בְּי֥וֹם
it unto him to whom it appertaineth in the day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#18
אַשְׁמָתֽוֹ׃
of his trespass offering
guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering

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 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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