Luke 1:64

Authorized King James Version

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀνεῴχθη
G455
was opened
to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
στόμα
G4750
mouth
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
#5
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
#6
παραχρῆμα
G3916
immediately
at the thing itself, i.e., instantly
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
γλῶσσα
G1100
tongue
the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
#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
ἐλάλει
G2980
he spake
to talk, i.e., utter words
#13
εὐλογῶν
G2127
and praised
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
#14
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
θεόν
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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