Luke 13:2

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?

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
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
answering
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
αὐτοῖς
G846
unto them
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
#7
Δοκεῖτε
G1380
Suppose ye
compare the base of g1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
#8
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#9
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
Γαλιλαίους
G1057
Galilaeans
galilean or belonging to galilea
#11
οὗτοι
G3778
these
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#12
ἁμαρτωλοὶ
G268
sinners
sinful, i.e., a sinner
#13
παρὰ
G3844
above
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#14
πάντας
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#15
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
Γαλιλαίους
G1057
Galilaeans
galilean or belonging to galilea
#17
ἐγένοντο
G1096
were
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#18
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#19
τοιαῦτα
G5108
such things
truly this, i.e., of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
#20
πεπόνθασιν
G3958
they suffered
to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)

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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