Luke 12:58

Authorized King James Version

When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὡς

G5613

When

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

γὰρ

G1063

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

ὑπάγεις

G5217

thou goest

to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

τοῦ

G3588

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

ἀντιδίκου

G476

adversary

an opponent (in a lawsuit); specially, satan (as the arch-enemy)

σου

G4675

thine

of thee, thy

ἐπ'

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

ἄρχοντα

G758

the magistrate

a first (in rank or power)

#10

ἐν

G1722

as thou art in

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

#11

τῇ

G3588

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

#12

ὁδῷ

G3598

the way

a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means

#13

δὸς

G1325

give

to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)

#14

ἐργασίαν

G2039

diligence

occupation; by implication, profit, pains

#15

ἀπηλλάχθαι

G525

that thou mayest be delivered

to change away, i.e., release, (reflexively) remove

#16

ἀπ'

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#17

αὐτοῦ

G846

him

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

#18

μήποτε

G3379

lest

not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)

#19

κατασύρῃ

G2694

he hale

to drag down, i.e., arrest judicially

#20

σε

G4571

thee

#21

πρὸς

G4314

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,

#22

τὸν

G3588

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

#23

κριτής

G2923

the judge

a judge (genitive case or specially)

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#25

ὁ

G3588

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

#26

κριτής

G2923

the judge

a judge (genitive case or specially)

#27

σε

G4571

thee

#28

παραδῷ

G3860

deliver

to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit

#29

τῷ

G3588

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

#30

πράκτωρ

G4233

the officer

a practiser, i.e., (specially), an official collector

#31

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#32

ὁ

G3588

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

#33

πράκτωρ

G4233

the officer

a practiser, i.e., (specially), an official collector

#34

σε

G4571

thee

#35

βάλλῃ

G906

cast

to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)

#36

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#37

φυλακήν

G5438

prison

a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or nigh

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.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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