Luke 11:6

Authorized King James Version

For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐπειδὴ

G1894

For

since now, i.e., (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas

φίλος

G5384

a friend

actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)

μου

G3450

of mine

of me

παρεγένετο

G3854

is come

to become near, i.e., approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly

ἐξ

G1537

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

ὁδοῦ

G3598

his journey

a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means

πρός

G4314

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,

με

G3165

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#10

οὐκ

G3756

nothing

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#11

ἔχω

G2192

I have

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#12

ὃ

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#13

παραθήσω

G3908

to set before

to place alongside, i.e., present (food, truth); by implication, to deposit (as a trust or for protection)

#14

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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Luke 11:6

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