Luke 11:5

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;

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
εἴπῃ
G2036
he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#4
αὐτῷ
G846
him
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
#5
Τίς
G5101
Which
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#6
ἐξ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#7
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#8
ἕξει
G2192
shall have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#9
Φίλε
G5384
Friend
actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, 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
πορεύσεται
G4198
shall go
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#12
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#13
αὐτῷ
G846
him
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
#14
μεσονυκτίου
G3317
at midnight
midnight (especially as a watch)
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
εἴπῃ
G2036
he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#17
αὐτῷ
G846
him
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
Φίλε
G5384
Friend
actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
#19
χρῆσόν
G5531
lend
to loan
#20
μοι
G3427
me
to me
#21
τρεῖς
G5140
three
"three"
#22
ἄρτους
G740
loaves
bread (as raised) or a loaf

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

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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