Numbers 9:13

Authorized King James Version

But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in his appointed season, that man shall bear his sin.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הָאִ֥ישׁ
H376
But the man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#2
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#3
ה֨וּא
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
#4
טָה֜וֹר
H2889
that is clean
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
#5
וּבְדֶ֣רֶךְ
H1870
and is not in a journey
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#6
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#7
הָיָ֗ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#8
וְחָדַל֙
H2308
and forbeareth
properly, to be flabby, i.e., (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
#9
לַֽעֲשׂ֣וֹת
H6213
to keep
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#10
הַפֶּ֔סַח
H6453
the passover
a pretermission, i.e., exemption; used only techically of the jewish passover (the festival or the victim)
#11
וְנִכְרְתָ֛ה
H3772
shall be cut off
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
#12
הַנֶּ֥פֶשׁ
H5315
even the same soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#13
הַהִ֖וא
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
#14
מֵֽעַמֶּ֑יהָ
H5971
from among his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#15
כִּ֣י׀
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#16
קָרְבַּ֣ן
H7133
not the offering
something brought near the altar, i.e., a sacrificial present
#17
יְהוָ֗ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#18
לֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#19
הִקְרִיב֙
H7126
because he brought
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#20
בְּמֹ֣עֲד֔וֹ
H4150
in his appointed season
properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for
#21
חֶטְא֥וֹ
H2399
his sin
a crime or its penalty
#22
יִשָּׂ֖א
H5375
shall bear
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#23
הָאִ֥ישׁ
H376
But the man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#24
הַהֽוּא׃
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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Numbers. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 Numbers Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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