Luke 11:26

Authorized King James Version

Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τότε
G5119
Then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#2
πορεύεται
G4198
goeth he
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#3
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
παραλαμβάνει
G3880
taketh
to receive near, i.e., associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
#5
ἑπτά
G2033
to him seven
seven
#6
ἕτερα
G2087
other
(an-, the) other or different
#7
πνεύματα
G4151
spirits
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#8
πονηρότερα
G4190
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455
#9
ἑαυτοῦ
G1438
than himself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
εἰσελθόντα
G1525
they enter in
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#12
κατοικεῖ
G2730
and dwell
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
#13
ἐκεῖ·
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
γίνεται
G1096
is
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#16
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ἔσχατα
G2078
the last
farthest, final (of place or time)
#18
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἀνθρώπου
G444
man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#20
ἐκείνου
G1565
state of that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#21
χείρονα
G5501
worse
from an obsolete equivalent ????? (of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated (physically, mentally or morally)
#22
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
πρώτων
G4413
than the first
foremost (in time, place, order or importance)

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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