Luke 1:76

Authorized King James Version

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

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
σὺ
G4771
thou
thou
#3
παιδίον
G3813
child
a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian
#4
προφήτης
G4396
the prophet
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#5
ὑψίστου
G5310
of the Highest
highest, i.e., (masculine singular) the supreme (god), or (neuter plural) the heavens
#6
κληθήσῃ·
G2564
shalt be called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#7
προπορεύσῃ
G4313
thou shalt go
to precede (as guide or herald)
#8
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#9
πρὸ
G4253
before
"fore", i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
#10
προσώπου
G4383
the face
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
#11
κυρίου
G2962
of the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#12
ἑτοιμάσαι
G2090
to prepare
to prepare
#13
ὁδοὺς
G3598
ways
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
#14
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

Analysis

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