Luke 1:66

Authorized King James Version

And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

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
ἔθεντο
G5087
them laid them up
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr
#3
πάντες
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#4
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἀκούσαντες
G191
they that heard
to hear (in various senses)
#6
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#7
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
καρδίᾳ
G2588
hearts
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#9
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#10
λέγοντες
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#11
Τί
G5101
What
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#12
ἄρα
G686
manner
a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
#13
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
παιδίον
G3813
of child
a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian
#15
τοῦτο
G5124
this
that thing
#16
ἔσται
G2071
be
will be
#17
καὶ
G2532
! And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
χεὶρ
G5495
the hand
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
#19
κυρίου
G2962
of the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#20
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#21
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#22
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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