Leviticus 9:10

Authorized King James Version

But the fat, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver of the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
הַחֵ֨לֶב
But the fat
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
#3
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
הַכְּלָיֹ֜ת
and the kidneys
a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)
#5
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
הַיֹּתֶ֤רֶת
and the caul
the lobe or flap of the liver (as if redundant or outhanging)
#7
מִן
above
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#8
הַכָּבֵד֙
the liver
the liver (as the heaviest of the viscera)
#9
מִן
above
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#10
הַ֣חַטָּ֔את
of the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#11
הִקְטִ֖יר
he burnt
to smoke, i.e., turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
#12
הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חָה
upon the altar
an altar
#13
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
צִוָּ֥ה
commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#15
יְהוָ֖ה
as the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#16
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
מֹשֶֽׁה׃
Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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