Leviticus 8:33

Authorized King James Version

And ye shall not go out of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation in seven days, until the days of your consecration be at an end: for seven days shall he consecrate you.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמִפֶּתַח֩
H6607
of the door
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#2
אֹ֨הֶל
H168
of the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#3
מוֹעֵ֜ד
H4150
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
#4
לֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#5
תֵֽצְאוּ֙
H3318
And ye shall not go out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#6
שִׁבְעַ֣ת
H7651
for seven
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
#7
יָמִ֔ים
H3117
days
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
#8
עַ֚ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#9
יָמִ֔ים
H3117
days
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
#10
יְמַלֵּ֖א
H4390
be at an end
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#11
יָמִ֔ים
H3117
days
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
#12
מִלֻּֽאֵיכֶ֑ם
H4394
of your consecration
a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e., (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice)
#13
כִּ֚י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#14
שִׁבְעַ֣ת
H7651
for seven
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
#15
יָמִ֔ים
H3117
days
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
#16
יְמַלֵּ֖א
H4390
be at an end
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#17
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
יֶדְכֶֽם׃
H3027
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

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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