Luke 10:11

Authorized King James Version

Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Καὶ
G2532
Even
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
κονιορτὸν
G2868
the very dust
pulverulence (as blown about)
#4
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
κολληθέντα
G2853
cleaveth
to glue, i.e., (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively)
#6
ἡμῖν
G2254
on us
to (or for, with, by) us
#7
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#8
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
πόλεως
G4172
city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#10
ὑμῶν
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#11
ἀπομασσόμεθα
G631
we do wipe off
to scrape away
#12
ὑμῖν·
G5213
against you
to (with or by) you
#13
πλὴν
G4133
notwithstanding
moreover (besides), i.e., albeit, save that, rather, yet
#14
τοῦτο
G5124
of this
that thing
#15
γινώσκετε
G1097
be ye sure
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
#16
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#17
ἤγγικεν
G1448
is come nigh
to make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach
#18
ἐφ'
G1909
unto
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#19
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#20
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
βασιλεία
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#22
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Luke. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show imperial and royal imagery familiar to subjects of ancient monarchies, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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