Luke 13:10

Authorized King James Version

And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἦν
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
διδάσκων
teaching
to teach (in the same broad application)
#4
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#5
μιᾷ
one
#6
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
συναγωγῶν
of the synagogues
an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church
#8
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
τοῖς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
σάββασιν
the sabbath
the sabbath (i.e., shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight,

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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