Luke 1:71

Authorized King James Version

That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
σωτηρίαν
That we should be saved
rescue or safety (physically or morally)
#2
ἐκ
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#3
ἐχθρῶν
enemies
hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially satan)
#4
ἡμῶν
our
of (or from) us
#5
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
ἐκ
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#7
χειρὸς
the hand
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
#8
πάντων
of all
all, any, every, the whole
#9
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
μισούντων
that hate
to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
#11
ἡμᾶς
us
us

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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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