Luke 1:55

Authorized King James Version

As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καθὼς
G2531
As
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#2
ἐλάλησεν
G2980
he spake
to talk, i.e., utter words
#3
πρὸς
G4314
to
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
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
πατέρας
G3962
fathers
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#6
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#7
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Ἀβραὰμ
G11
to Abraham
abraham, the hebrew patriarch
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
σπέρματι
G4690
seed
something sown, i.e., seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
#12
αὐτοῦ
G846
to 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
#13
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
αἰῶνα
G165
ever
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)

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

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.

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