Hebrews 11:32

Authorized King James Version

And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τί

G5101

what

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

ἔτι

G2089

"yet," still (of time or degree)

λέγω

G3004

say

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

ἐπιλείψει

G1952

would fail

to leave upon, i.e., (figuratively) to be insufficient for

γὰρ

G1063

for

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

με

G3165

διηγούμενον

G1334

to tell

to relate fully

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

χρόνος

G5550

the time

a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from g2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from g0165, which denotes a

#11

περὶ

G4012

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#12

Γεδεών

G1066

Gedeon

gedeon (i.e., gid(e)on), an israelite

#13

Βαράκ

G913

of Barak

barak, an israelite

#14

τε

G5037

and

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#15

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#16

Σαμψών

G4546

of Samson

sampson (i.e., shimshon), an israelite

#17

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#18

Ἰεφθάε

G2422

of Jephthae

jephtha (i.e., jiphtach), an israelite

#19

Δαβίδ

G1138

of David

david, the israelite king

#20

τε

G5037

and

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#21

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#22

Σαμουὴλ

G4545

Samuel

samuel (i.e., shemuel), an israelite

#23

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#24

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#25

προφητῶν

G4396

of the prophets

a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 Hebrews Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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