1 Corinthians 16:19

Authorized King James Version

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἀσπάζονται
G782
salute
to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
#2
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#3
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἐκκλησίᾳ
G1577
The churches
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
#5
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
Ἀσίας
G773
of Asia
asia, i.e., asia minor, or (usually) only its western shore
#7
Ἀσπάζονται
G782
salute
to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
#8
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#9
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
κυρίῳ
G2962
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#11
πολλὰ
G4183
much
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#12
Ἀκύλας
G207
Aquila
akulas, an israelite
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
Πρίσκιλλα,
G4252
Priscilla
priscilla (i.e., little prisca), a christian woman
#15
σὺν
G4862
with
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
#16
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κατ'
G2596
that is in
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#18
οἶκον
G3624
house
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
#19
αὐτῶν
G846
their
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#20
ἐκκλησίᾳ
G1577
The churches
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Corinthians. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within pastoral letter addressing practical Christian living issues 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 1 Corinthians 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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