Luke 11:54

Authorized King James Version

Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐνεδρεύοντες
G1748
Laying wait for
to lurk, i.e., (figuratively) plot assassination
#2
αὐτοῦ.
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
#3
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
ζητοὺντες
G2212
seeking
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#5
θηρεῦσαί
G2340
to catch
to hunt (an animal), i.e., (figuratively) to carp at
#6
τι
G5100
something
some or any person or object
#7
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#8
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
στόματος
G4750
mouth
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
#10
αὐτοῦ.
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
#11
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#12
κατηγορήσωσιν
G2723
they might accuse
to be a plaintiff, i.e., to charge with some offence
#13
αὐτοῦ.
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

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

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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