Luke 10:22

Authorized King James Version

All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
στραφείς
to twist, i.e., turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively)
#3
πρός
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,
#4
τούς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
μαθητάς
a learner, i.e., pupil
#6
εἶπεν
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#7
Πάντα
All things
all, any, every, the whole
#8
παρεδόθη
are delivered
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
#9
μοι
to me
to me
#10
ὑπὸ
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#11
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πατὴρ
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#13
μου
my
of me
#14
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
οὐδεὶς
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#16
γινώσκει
knoweth
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
#17
τίς
who
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#18
ἐστιν
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
υἱὸς
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#21
εἰ
if, whether, that, etc
#22
μὴ
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
πατὴρ
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#25
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#26
τίς
who
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#27
ἐστιν
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#29
πατὴρ
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#30
εἰ
if, whether, that, etc
#31
μὴ
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#32
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#33
υἱὸς
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#34
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#35
he to whom
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#36
ἐὰν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#37
βούληται
will
to "will," i.e., (reflexively) be willing
#38
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#39
υἱὸς
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#40
ἀποκαλύψαι
reveal
to take off the cover, i.e., disclose

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 building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Luke.

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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