Luke 10:7

Authorized King James Version

And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#2
αὐτοῦ
the same
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
#3
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#4
τῇ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
οἰκίαν
house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#6
μένετε
remain
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#7
ἐσθίοντες
eating
used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
#8
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
πίνοντες
drinking
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
#10
τὰ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
παρ'
give
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#12
αὐτοῦ
the same
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
#13
ἄξιος
worthy
deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
#14
γὰρ
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἐργάτης
the labourer
a toiler; figuratively, a teacher
#17
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
μισθοῦ
hire
pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
#19
αὐτοῦ
the same
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
#20
ἐστιν
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#21
μὴ
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#22
μεταβαίνετε
Go
to change place
#23
ἐξ
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#24
οἰκίαν
house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#25
εἰς
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#26
οἰκίαν
house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

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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