Leviticus 9:13

Authorized King James Version

And they presented the burnt offering unto him, with the pieces thereof, and the head: and he burnt them upon the altar.

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
הָֽעֹלָ֗ה
the burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#3
הִמְצִ֧יאוּ
And they presented
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#4
אֵלָ֛יו
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
לִנְתָחֶ֖יהָ
unto him with the pieces
a fragment
#6
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
הָרֹ֑אשׁ
thereof and the head
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#8
וַיַּקְטֵ֖ר
and he burnt
to smoke, i.e., turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
#9
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#10
הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃
them upon the altar
an altar

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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