Luke 1:65

Authorized King James Version

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἐγένετο

G1096

came

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

πάντα

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

φόβος

G5401

fear

alarm or fright

τοὺς

G3588

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

περιοικοῦντας

G4039

that dwelt round about

to reside around, i.e., be a neighbor

αὐτούς

G846

them

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

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#10

ἐν

G1722

throughout

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#11

ὅλῃ

G3650

all

"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb

#12

τῇ

G3588

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

#13

ὀρεινῇ

G3714

the hill country

mountainous, i.e., (feminine by implication, of g5561) the highlands (of judaea)

#14

τῆς

G3588

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

#15

Ἰουδαίας

G2449

of Judaea

the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine

#16

διελαλεῖτο

G1255

were noised abroad

to talk throughout a company, i.e., converse or (genitive case) publish

#17

πάντα

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#18

τὰ

G3588

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

#19

ῥήματα

G4487

sayings

an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat

#20

ταῦτα

G5023

these

these things

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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