Luke 13:17

Authorized King James Version

And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ταῦτα
G5023
these things
these things
#3
λέγοντος
G3004
when he had said
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#4
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
#5
κατῃσχύνοντο
G2617
were ashamed
to shame down, i.e., disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush
#6
πᾶσιν
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#7
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἀντικείμενοι
G480
adversaries
to lie opposite, i.e., be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to
#9
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
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
πᾶσιν
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#12
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ὄχλος
G3793
the people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#14
ἔχαιρεν
G5463
rejoiced
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
#15
ἐπὶ
G1909
for
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#16
πᾶσιν
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#17
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ἐνδόξοις
G1741
the glorious things
in glory, i.e., splendid, (figuratively) noble
#19
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
γινομένοις
G1096
that were done
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#21
ὑπ'
G5259
by
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#22
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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of covenant community 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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