Luke 13:25

Authorized King James Version

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἀφ'

G575

When once

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

οὗ

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ἂν

G302

whatsoever

ἐγερθῇ

G1453

is risen up

to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from

ὁ

G3588

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

οἰκοδεσπότης

G3617

the master of the house

the head of a family

καὶ

G2532

and

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

ἀποκλείσῃ

G608

hath shut

to close fully

τὴν

G3588

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

#10

θύραν

G2374

at the door

a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)

#11

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#12

ἄρξησθε

G756

ye begin

to commence (in order of time)

#13

ἔξω

G1854

without

out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively

#14

ἑστάναι

G2476

to stand

to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

#15

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#16

κρούειν

G2925

to knock

to rap

#17

τὴν

G3588

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

#18

θύραν

G2374

at the door

a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)

#19

λέγοντες

G3004

saying

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

#20

Κύριε,

G2962

Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#21

Κύριε,

G2962

Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#22

ἄνοιξον

G455

open

to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)

#23

ἡμῖν

G2254

unto us

to (or for, with, by) us

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#25

ἀποκριθεὶς

G611

he shall answer

to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)

#26

ἐρεῖ

G2046

and say

an alternate for g2036 in certain tenses; to utter, i.e., speak or say

#27

ὑμῖν

G5213

unto you

to (with or by) you

#28

Οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#29

οἶδα

G1492

I know

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

#30

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#31

πόθεν

G4159

whence

from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause

#32

ἐστέ

G2075

ye are

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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Luke 13:25

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