James 4:13

Authorized King James Version

Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἄγε
G71
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
#2
νῦν
G3568
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#3
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
λέγοντες
G3004
ye that 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
#5
Σήμερον
G4594
To day
on the (i.e., this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e., at present, hitherto)
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
αὔριον
G839
to morrow
properly, fresh, i.e., (adverb with ellipsis of g2250) to-morrow
#8
πορευσώμεθα
G4198
we will go
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#9
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#10
τήνδε
G3592
such
the same, i.e., this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
#11
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πόλιν
G4172
a city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ποιήσωμεν
G4160
continue
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#15
ἐκεῖ
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#16
ἐνιαυτὸν
G1763
year
a year
#17
ἕνα
G1520
a
one
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἐμπορευσώμεθα
G1710
buy and sell
to travel in (a country as a pedlar), i.e., (by implication) to trade
#20
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
κερδήσωμεν
G2770
get gain
to gain (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to James. 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 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 James 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.

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