Luke 10:32

Authorized King James Version

And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁμοίως
likewise
similarly
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
Λευίτης
a Levite
a levite, i.e., descendant of levi
#5
γενόμενος
when he was
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#6
κατὰ
at
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#7
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
τόπον
the place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
#9
ἐλθὼν
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#10
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἰδὼν
looked
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#12
ἀντιπαρῆλθεν
on him and passed by on the other side
to go along opposite

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 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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