Luke 1:61

Authorized King James Version

And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
εἶπον
they said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
πρὸς
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
αὐτὴν
her
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
ὅτι
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#6
Οὐδείς
none
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#7
ἐστιν
There is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#8
ἐν
of
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
τῇ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
συγγενεία
kindred
relationship, i.e., (concretely) relatives
#11
σου
thy
of thee, thy
#12
ὃς
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#13
καλεῖται
is called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#14
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ὀνόματι
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#16
τούτῳ
by this
to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. 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 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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