Acts 20:11

Authorized King James Version

When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀναβὰς
he
to go up (literally or figuratively)
#2
δὲ
When
but, and, etc
#3
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
κλάσας
had broken
to break (specially, of bread)
#5
ἄρτον
bread
bread (as raised) or a loaf
#6
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
γευσάμενος
eaten
to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill)
#8
ἐφ'
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#9
ἱκανόν
a long while
competent (as if coming in season), i.e., ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
#10
τε
and
both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)
#11
ὁμιλήσας
talked
to be in company with, i.e., (by implication) to converse
#12
ἄχρις
even till
(of time) until or (of place) up to
#13
αὐγῆς
break of day
a ray of light, i.e., (by implication) radiance, dawn
#14
οὕτως
so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#15
ἐξῆλθεν
he departed
to issue (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. 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 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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