Luke 1:42

Authorized King James Version

And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἀνεφώνησεν
G400
she spake out
to exclaim
#3
φωνῇ
G5456
voice
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#4
μεγάλῃ
G3173
with a loud
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#5
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#7
εὐλογημένος
G2127
Blessed
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
#8
σὺ
G4771
art thou
thou
#9
ἐν
G1722
among
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
γυναιξίν
G1135
women
a woman; specially, a wife
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
εὐλογημένος
G2127
Blessed
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
#13
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
καρπὸς
G2590
is the fruit
fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
#15
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
κοιλίας
G2836
womb
a cavity, i.e., (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart
#17
σου
G4675
of thy
of thee, thy

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 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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