Numbers 7:11

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
יְהוָ֖ה
And the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
unto Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#5
נָשִׂ֤יא
prince
properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist
#6
אֶחָד֙
each
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#7
לַיּ֔וֹם
on his day
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
נָשִׂ֤יא
prince
properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist
#9
אֶחָד֙
each
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#10
לַיּ֔וֹם
on his day
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
#11
יַקְרִ֙יבוּ֙
They shall offer
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#12
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
קָרְבָּנָ֔ם
their offering
something brought near the altar, i.e., a sacrificial present
#14
לַֽחֲנֻכַּ֖ת
for the dedicating
initiation, i.e., consecration
#15
הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃
of the altar
an altar

Analysis

Within the broader context of Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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