Numbers 18:9

Authorized King James Version

This shall be thine of the most holy things, reserved from the fire: every oblation of their's, every meat offering of their's, and every sin offering of their's, and every trespass offering of their's, which they shall render unto me, shall be most holy for thee and for thy sons.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
זֶֽה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#2
יִהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#3
לְךָ֛
H0
#4
קָֽדָשִׁ֥ים
H6944
This shall be thine of the most
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#5
קָֽדָשִׁ֥ים
H6944
This shall be thine of the most
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#6
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#7
הָאֵ֑שׁ
H784
reserved from the fire
fire (literally or figuratively)
#8
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
קָ֠רְבָּנָם
H7133
every oblation
something brought near the altar, i.e., a sacrificial present
#10
לְֽכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
מִנְחָתָ֞ם
H4503
of theirs every meat offering
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
#12
וּלְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#13
חַטָּאתָ֗ם
H2403
of theirs and every sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#14
וּלְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#15
אֲשָׁמָם֙
H817
of theirs and every trespass offering
guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering
#16
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#17
יָשִׁ֣יבוּ
H7725
of theirs which they shall render
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#18
לִ֔י
H0
#19
קָֽדָשִׁ֥ים
H6944
This shall be thine of the most
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#20
קָֽדָשִׁ֥ים
H6944
This shall be thine of the most
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#21
לְךָ֛
H0
#22
ה֖וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#23
וּלְבָנֶֽיךָ׃
H1121
for thee and for thy 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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Numbers.

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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