Luke 1:24

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis

Μετὰ

G3326

after

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ταύτας

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

τὰς

G3588

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

ἡμέρας

G2250

days

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

συνέλαβεν

G4815

conceived

to clasp, i.e., seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid

Ἐλισάβετ

G1665

Elisabeth

elisabet, an israelitess

ἡ

G3588

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

γυνὴ

G1135

wife

a woman; specially, a wife

#10

αὐτοῦ

G846

his

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

#11

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#12

περιέκρυβεν

G4032

hid

to conceal all around, i.e., entirely

#13

ἑαυτὴν

G1438

herself

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

#14

μῆνας

G3376

months

a month

#15

πέντε

G4002

five

"five"

#16

λέγουσα

G3004

saying

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

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 Luke 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

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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