Luke 10:3

Authorized King James Version

Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὑπάγετε·
Go your ways
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
#2
ἰδού,
behold
used as imperative lo!
#3
ἐγὼ
I
i, me
#4
ἀποστέλλω
forth
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#5
ὑμᾶς
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#6
ὡς
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#7
ἄρνας
lambs
a lamb (as a male)
#8
ἐν
among
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
μέσῳ
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
#10
λύκων
wolves
a wolf

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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