Luke 10:40

Authorized King James Version

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
Μάρθα
G3136
Martha
martha, a christian woman
#4
περιεσπᾶτο
G4049
was cumbered
to drag all around, i.e., (figuratively) to distract (with care)
#5
περὶ
G4012
about
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#6
πολλὴν
G4183
much
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#7
διακονίαν·
G1248
serving
attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the christian teacher, or technically of the diaco
#8
ἐπιστᾶσα
G2186
came to him
to stand upon, i.e., be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal)
#9
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#10
εἰπὲ
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#11
Κύριε
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#12
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#13
μέλει
G3199
care
to be of interest to, i.e., to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)
#14
σοι
G4671
thou
to thee
#15
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#16
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ἀδελφή
G79
sister
a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
#18
μου
G3450
my
of me
#19
μόνην
G3441
alone
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
#20
με
G3165
me
me
#21
κατέλιπεν
G2641
hath left
to leave down, i.e., behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
#22
διακονεῖν
G1247
to serve
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
#23
εἰπὲ
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#24
οὖν
G3767
therefore
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#25
αὐτῇ
G846
her
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
#26
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#27
μοι
G3427
me
to me
#28
συναντιλάβηται
G4878
she help
to take hold of opposite together, i.e., co-operate (assist)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

Topics

People

Study Resources