Leviticus 8:12

Authorized King James Version

And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּצֹק֙
And he poured
properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard
#2
מִשֶּׁ֣מֶן
oil
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
#3
הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה
of the anointing
unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
#4
עַ֖ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
רֹ֣אשׁ
head
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#6
אַֽהֲרֹ֑ן
upon Aaron's
aharon, the brother of moses
#7
וַיִּמְשַׁ֥ח
and anointed
to rub with oil, i.e., to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
#8
אֹת֖וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
לְקַדְּשֽׁוֹ׃
him to sanctify
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

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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