Leviticus 7:6

Authorized King James Version

Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it shall be eaten in the holy place: 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
Every male
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
יֵֽאָכֵ֔ל
shall eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#5
בְּמָק֤וֹם
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)
#6
קָדוֹשׁ֙
in the holy
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
#7
יֵֽאָכֵ֔ל
shall eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#8
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#9
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#10
הֽוּא׃
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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