Luke 10:35

Authorized King James Version

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#3
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
αὔριον
G839
the morrow
properly, fresh, i.e., (adverb with ellipsis of g2250) to-morrow
#5
ἐξελθὼν,
G1831
when he departed
to issue (literally or figuratively)
#6
ἐκβαλὼν
G1544
he took out
to eject (literally or figuratively)
#7
δύο
G1417
two
"two"
#8
δηνάρια
G1220
pence
a denarius (or ten asses)
#9
ἔδωκεν
G1325
and gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πανδοχεῖ
G3830
them to the host
an innkeeper (warden of a caravanserai)
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#14
αὐτοῦ
G846
of him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#15
Ἐπιμελήθητι
G1959
Take care
to care for (physically or otherwise)
#16
αὐτοῦ
G846
of him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
ὅ
G3739
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#19
τι
G5100
some or any person or object
#20
ἂν
G302
whatsoever
#21
προσδαπανήσῃς
G4325
thou spendest more
to expend additionally
#22
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#23
ἐν
G1722
come again
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#24
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
ἐπανέρχεσθαί
G1880
to come up on, i.e., return
#26
με
G3165
when I
me
#27
ἀποδώσω
G591
will repay
to give away, i.e., up, over, back, etc. (in various applications)
#28
σοι
G4671
thee
to thee

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

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 salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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