Luke 12:45

Authorized King James Version

But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐὰν

G1437

a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty

δὲ

G1161

But and

but, and, etc

εἴπῃ

G2036

say

to speak or say (by word or writing)

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δοῦλος

G1401

servant

a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)

ἐκεῖνος

G1565

that

that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

καρδίᾳ

G2588

heart

the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle

#10

αὐτοῦ

G846

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

Χρονίζει

G5549

delayeth

to take time, i.e., linger

#12

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

κύριός

G2962

lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#14

μου

G3450

of me

#15

ἔρχεσθαι

G2064

his coming

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#16

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#17

ἄρξηται

G756

shall begin

to commence (in order of time)

#18

τύπτειν

G5180

to beat

to "thump", i.e., cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from g3817 and g3960, whic

#19

τοὺς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#20

παῖδας

G3816

the menservants

a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#22

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

παιδίσκας

G3814

maidens

a girl, i.e., (specially), a female slave or servant

#24

ἐσθίειν

G2068

to eat

used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)

#25

τε

G5037

and

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#26

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#27

πίνειν

G4095

drink

to imbibe (literally or figuratively)

#28

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#29

μεθύσκεσθαι

G3182

to be drunken

to intoxicate

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 12 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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