Luke 11:4

Authorized King James Version

And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἀφίεμεν
G863
forgive
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
#3
ἡμῖν·
G2254
to us
to (or for, with, by) us
#4
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἁμαρτίας
G266
sins
a sin (properly abstract)
#6
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#9
αὐτοὶ
G846
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
#10
ἀφίεμεν
G863
forgive
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
#11
παντὶ
G3956
every one
all, any, every, the whole
#12
ὀφείλοντι
G3784
that is indebted
to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
#13
ἡμῖν·
G2254
to us
to (or for, with, by) us
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#16
εἰσενέγκῃς
G1533
lead
to carry inward (literally or figuratively)
#17
ἡμᾶς
G2248
us
us
#18
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#19
πειρασμόν
G3986
temptation
a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity
#20
ἀλλὰ
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#21
ῥῦσαι
G4506
deliver
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue
#22
ἡμᾶς
G2248
us
us
#23
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#24
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
πονηροῦ
G4190
evil
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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 revelation in this particular way.

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