Luke 10:24

Authorized King James Version

For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
λέγω
G3004
I tell
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#4
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#5
πολλοὶ
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#6
προφῆται
G4396
prophets
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
βασιλεῖς
G935
kings
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#9
ἠθέλησαν
G2309
have desired
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
#10
εἶδον·
G1492
have
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#11
ἃ
G3739
those things which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#12
ὑμεῖς
G5210
ye
you (as subjective of verb)
#13
βλέπετε
G991
see
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#16
εἶδον·
G1492
have
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
ἤκουσαν
G191
have
to hear (in various senses)
#19
ἃ
G3739
those things which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#20
ἤκουσαν
G191
have
to hear (in various senses)
#21
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#23
ἤκουσαν
G191
have
to hear (in various senses)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. 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

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 revelation in this particular way.

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