Leviticus 8:31

Authorized King James Version

And Moses said unto Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as I commanded, saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לֵאמֹ֔ר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
מֹשֶׁ֜ה
And Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
אַֽהֲרֹ֥ן
Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#5
וְאֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
וּבָנָ֖יו
and his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#7
בַּשְּׁל֣וּ
Boil
properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen
#8
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
הַבָּשָׂר֮
the flesh
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
#10
פֶּ֣תַח
at the door
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#11
אֹ֣הֶל
of the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#12
מוֹעֵד֒
of the congregation
properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for
#13
וְשָׁם֙
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#14
יֹֽאכְלֻֽהוּ׃
and there eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#15
אֹת֔וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
וְאֶ֨ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
הַלֶּ֔חֶם
it with the bread
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
#18
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#19
בְּסַ֣ל
that is in the basket
properly, a willow twig (as pendulous), i.e., an osier; but only as woven into a basket
#20
הַמִּלֻּאִ֑ים
of consecrations
a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e., (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice)
#21
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֤ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#22
צִוֵּ֙יתִי֙
as I commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#23
לֵאמֹ֔ר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#24
אַֽהֲרֹ֥ן
Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#25
וּבָנָ֖יו
and his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#26
יֹֽאכְלֻֽהוּ׃
and there eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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