Luke 11:2

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And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

Original Language Analysis

εἶπεν he said G2036
εἶπεν he said
Strong's: G2036
Word #: 1 of 31
to speak or say (by word or writing)
δὲ And G1161
δὲ And
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 2 of 31
but, and, etc
αὐτοῖς unto them G846
αὐτοῖς unto them
Strong's: G846
Word #: 3 of 31
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
Ὅταν When G3752
Ὅταν When
Strong's: G3752
Word #: 4 of 31
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
προσεύχησθε ye pray G4336
προσεύχησθε ye pray
Strong's: G4336
Word #: 5 of 31
to pray to god, i.e., supplicate, worship
λέγετε say G3004
λέγετε say
Strong's: G3004
Word #: 6 of 31
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
Πάτερ Father G3962
Πάτερ Father
Strong's: G3962
Word #: 7 of 31
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
ἡμῶν Our G2257
ἡμῶν Our
Strong's: G2257
Word #: 8 of 31
of (or from) us
τὴς which G3588
τὴς which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 9 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐν art in G1722
ἐν art in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 10 of 31
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
τὴς which G3588
τὴς which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 11 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οὐρανῳ, heaven G3772
οὐρανῳ, heaven
Strong's: G3772
Word #: 12 of 31
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
ἁγιασθήτω Hallowed be G37
ἁγιασθήτω Hallowed be
Strong's: G37
Word #: 13 of 31
to make holy, i.e., (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate
τὴς which G3588
τὴς which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 14 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὄνομά name G3686
ὄνομά name
Strong's: G3686
Word #: 15 of 31
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
σου Thy G4675
σου Thy
Strong's: G4675
Word #: 16 of 31
of thee, thy
ἐλθέτω come G2064
ἐλθέτω come
Strong's: G2064
Word #: 17 of 31
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
τὴς which G3588
τὴς which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 18 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλεία kingdom G932
βασιλεία kingdom
Strong's: G932
Word #: 19 of 31
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
σου Thy G4675
σου Thy
Strong's: G4675
Word #: 20 of 31
of thee, thy
γενηθήτω be done G1096
γενηθήτω be done
Strong's: G1096
Word #: 21 of 31
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
τὴς which G3588
τὴς which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 22 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θέλημά will G2307
θέλημά will
Strong's: G2307
Word #: 23 of 31
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
σου Thy G4675
σου Thy
Strong's: G4675
Word #: 24 of 31
of thee, thy
ὡς as G5613
ὡς as
Strong's: G5613
Word #: 25 of 31
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
ἐν art in G1722
ἐν art in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 26 of 31
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
οὐρανῳ, heaven G3772
οὐρανῳ, heaven
Strong's: G3772
Word #: 27 of 31
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
καὶ so G2532
καὶ so
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 28 of 31
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐπὶ in G1909
ἐπὶ in
Strong's: G1909
Word #: 29 of 31
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τὴς which G3588
τὴς which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 30 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γὴς earth G1093
γὴς earth
Strong's: G1093
Word #: 31 of 31
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:2Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.Psalms 11:4The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.2 Chronicles 20:6And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?Revelation 15:4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.Revelation 20:4And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.Isaiah 63:16Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.Psalms 57:11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.Ephesians 1:2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.1 Corinthians 1:3Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.2 Corinthians 1:2Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Analysis & Commentary

Jesus teaches: 'When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.' This prayer model begins with 'Our Father'—intimate relationship, not distant deity. 'Hallowed be thy name' (Greek 'hagiasthētō,' ἁγιασθήτω, let it be sanctified) prioritizes God's glory—His name, character, and reputation. 'Thy kingdom come' requests God's reign advancing. 'Thy will be done' submits to divine sovereignty. The pattern moves from God's glory (name, kingdom, will) to human needs (daily bread, forgiveness, temptation). Prayer begins with God-focus, not self-focus.

Historical Context

Jewish prayers emphasized God's sovereignty and holiness but typically addressed God more formally. Jesus' use of 'Father' (Aramaic 'Abba') was unusual, indicating intimate relationship. The Lord's Prayer became the church's foundational prayer, teaching proper priorities (God first, then needs) and proper attitude (humble dependence). The phrase 'Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth' requests earth to mirror heaven's perfect obedience. This prayer shaped Christian liturgy and spiritual formation for two millennia, teaching that authentic prayer worships God before requesting anything.

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