Leviticus 7:17

Authorized King James Version

But the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהַנּוֹתָ֖ר
But 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
מִבְּשַׂ֣ר
of the flesh
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
#3
הַזָּ֑בַח
of the sacrifice
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
#4
בַּיּוֹם֙
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
#5
הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י
on the third
third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
#6
בָּאֵ֖שׁ
with fire
fire (literally or figuratively)
#7
יִשָּׂרֵֽף׃
shall be burnt
to be (causatively, set) on fire

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 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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