Luke 11:49

Authorized King James Version

Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
διὰ
G1223
Therefore
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#2
τοῦτο
G5124
that thing
#3
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
σοφία
G4678
the wisdom
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#8
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#9
Ἀποστελῶ
G649
I will send
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#10
εἰς
G1519
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#11
αὐτῶν
G846
them
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
#12
προφήτας
G4396
prophets
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#13
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἀποστόλους
G652
apostles
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
#15
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἐξ
G1537
some of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#17
αὐτῶν
G846
them
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
#18
ἀποκτενοῦσιν
G615
they shall slay
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
#19
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἐκδιώξουσιν·
G1559
persecute
to pursue out, i.e., expel or persecute implacably

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of wisdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about wisdom, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Luke.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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