Luke 1:7

Authorized King James Version

And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

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
οὐκ
G3756
no
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#3
ἦσαν
G2258
had
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#4
αὐτῶν
G846
they
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
τέκνον
G5043
child
a child (as produced)
#6
καθότι
G2530
because
and g3739 and g5100; according to which certain thing, i.e., as far (or inasmuch) as
#7
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Ἐλισάβετ
G1665
that Elisabeth
elisabet, an israelitess
#9
ἦσαν
G2258
had
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#10
στεῖρα
G4723
barren
"sterile"
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἀμφότεροι
G297
both
(in plural) both
#13
προβεβηκότες
G4260
now well stricken
to walk forward, i.e., advance (literally, or in years)
#14
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#15
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἡμέραις
G2250
years
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#17
αὐτῶν
G846
they
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
#18
ἦσαν
G2258
had
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

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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