Luke 12:47

Authorized King James Version

And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐκεῖνος
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
τὸ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
δοῦλος
G1401
servant
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#5
τὸ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
γνοὺς
G1097
knew
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
#7
τὸ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
θέλημα
G2307
to his will
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
#9
τὸ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
κυρίου
G2962
lord's
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#11
ἑαυτοῦ,
G1438
his
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#14
ἑτοιμάσας
G2090
prepared
to prepare
#15
μηδὲ
G3366
himself neither
but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
#16
ποιήσας
G4160
did
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#17
πρὸς
G4314
according
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,
#18
τὸ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
θέλημα
G2307
to his will
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
#20
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
#21
δαρήσεται
G1194
shall be beaten
properly, to flay, i.e., (by implication) to scourge, or (by analogy) to thrash
#22
πολλάς·
G4183
with many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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