Luke 12:5

Authorized King James Version

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὑποδείξω
G5263
I will forewarn
to exhibit under the eyes, i.e., (figuratively) to exemplify (instruct, admonish)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ὑμῖν
G5213
unto you
to (with or by) you
#4
τίνα
G5101
whom
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#5
φοβήθητε
G5399
Fear
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
#6
φοβήθητε
G5399
Fear
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
#7
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
μετὰ
G3326
him which after
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#9
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἀποκτεῖναι
G615
he hath killed
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
#11
ἐξουσίαν
G1849
power
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#12
ἔχοντα
G2192
hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#13
ἐμβαλεῖν
G1685
to cast
to throw on, i.e., (figuratively) subject to (eternal punishment)
#14
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#15
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
γέενναν
G1067
hell
valley of (the son of) hinnom; ge-henna (or ge-hinnom), a valley of jerusalem, used (figuratively) as a name for the place (or state) of everlasting p
#17
ναί
G3483
yea
yes
#18
λέγω
G3004
I say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#19
ὑμῖν
G5213
unto you
to (with or by) you
#20
τοῦτον
G5126
him
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
#21
φοβήθητε
G5399
Fear
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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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