Luke 11:7

Authorized King James Version

And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
κἀκεῖνος
G2548
And he
likewise that (or those)
#2
ἔσωθεν
G2081
from within
from inside; also used as equivalent to g2080 (inside)
#3
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
shall answer
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#4
εἴπῃ
G2036
and say
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#5
Μή
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#6
μοι
G3427
me
to me
#7
κόπους
G2873
Trouble
a cut, i.e., (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains
#8
πάρεχε·
G3930
to hold near, i.e., present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion
#9
ἤδη
G2235
now
even now
#10
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
θύρα
G2374
the door
a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)
#12
κέκλεισται
G2808
is
to close (literally or figuratively)
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
παιδία
G3813
children
a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian
#16
μου
G3450
my
of me
#17
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#18
ἐμοῦ
G1700
me
of me
#19
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#20
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
κοίτην
G2845
bed
a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm
#22
εἰσίν·
G1526
are
they are
#23
οὐ
G3756
I cannot
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#24
δύναμαι
G1410
to be able or possible
#25
ἀναστὰς
G450
rise
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#26
δοῦναί
G1325
and give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#27
σοι
G4671
thee
to thee

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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