Luke 10:39

Authorized King James Version

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

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
τῇδε
she
the same, i.e., this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
#3
ἦν
had
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#4
ἀδελφὴ
G79
a sister
a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
#5
καλουμένη
called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#6
Μαριά,
Mary
maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females
#7
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#8
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
παρακαθίσασα
sat
to sit down near
#10
παρὰ
at
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#11
τοὺς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πόδας
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#13
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
Ἰησοῦ,
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#15
ἤκουεν
and heard
to hear (in various senses)
#16
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
λόγον
word
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#18
αὐτοῦ
his
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

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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