Luke 1:80

Authorized King James Version

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
παιδίον
G3813
the 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
ηὔξανεν
G837
grew
to grow ("wax"), i.e., enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
ἐκραταιοῦτο
G2901
waxed strong
to empower, i.e., (passively) increase in vigor
#7
πνεύματι
G4151
in spirit
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#10
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἐρήμοις
G2048
the deserts
lonesome, i.e., (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, g5561 being implied)
#13
ἕως
G2193
till
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#14
ἡμέρας
G2250
the day
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
#15
ἀναδείξεως
G323
shewing
(the act of) exhibition
#16
αὐτοῦ
G846
of 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
#17
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#18
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
Ἰσραήλ
G2474
Israel
israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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