Luke 1:13

Authorized King James Version

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#4
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#5
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἄγγελος
G32
the angel
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#7
Μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#8
φοβοῦ
G5399
Fear
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
#9
Ζαχαρία
G2197
Zacharias
zacharias (i.e., zechariah), the name of two israelites
#10
διότι
G1360
for
on the very account that, or inasmuch as
#11
εἰσηκούσθη
G1522
is heard
to listen to
#12
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
δέησίς
G1162
prayer
a petition
#14
σου
G4675
thy
of thee, thy
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
γυνή
G1135
wife
a woman; specially, a wife
#18
σου
G4675
thy
of thee, thy
#19
Ἐλισάβετ
G1665
Elisabeth
elisabet, an israelitess
#20
γεννήσει
G1080
shall bear
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
#21
υἱόν
G5207
a son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#22
σοι
G4671
thee
to thee
#23
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
καλέσεις
G2564
thou shalt call
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#25
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
ὄνομα
G3686
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#27
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#28
Ἰωάννην
G2491
John
joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Luke's theological argument.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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