Luke 12:3

Authorized King James Version

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀνθ
G473
Therefore
opposite, i.e., instead or because of (rarely in addition to)
#2
ὃ
G3739
that which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#3
ὅσα
G3745
whatsoever
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#4
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#5
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
σκοτίᾳ
G4653
darkness
dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
#7
εἴπατε
G2036
ye have spoken
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#8
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
φωτὶ
G5457
the light
luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
#11
ἀκουσθήσεται
G191
shall be heard
to hear (in various senses)
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ὃ
G3739
that which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#14
πρὸς
G4314
in
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,
#15
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
οὖς
G3775
the ear
the ear (physically or mentally)
#17
ἐλαλήσατε
G2980
ye have spoken
to talk, i.e., utter words
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
ταμείοις
G5009
closets
a dispensary or magazine, i.e., a chamber on the ground-floor or interior of a middle eastern house (generally used for storage or privacy, a spot for
#21
κηρυχθήσεται
G2784
shall be proclaimed
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
#22
ἐπὶ
G1909
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#23
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
δωμάτων
G1430
the housetops
properly, an edifice, i.e., (specially) a roof

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

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.

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