Luke 13:32

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

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
εἴπατε
G2036
and tell
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
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
#4
Πορευθέντες
G4198
Go ye
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#5
εἴπατε
G2036
and tell
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἀλώπεκι
G258
fox
a fox, i.e., (figuratively) a cunning person
#8
ταύτῃ
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#9
Ἰδού,
G2400
Behold
used as imperative lo!
#10
ἐκβάλλω
G1544
I cast out
to eject (literally or figuratively)
#11
δαιμόνια
G1140
devils
a daemonic being; by extension a deity
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἰάσεις
G2392
cures
curing (the act)
#14
ἐπιτελῶ
G2005
I do
to fulfill further (or completely), i.e., execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo
#15
σήμερον
G4594
to day
on the (i.e., this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e., at present, hitherto)
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
αὔριον
G839
to morrow
properly, fresh, i.e., (adverb with ellipsis of g2250) to-morrow
#18
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
τρίτῃ
G5154
the third
third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
#21
τελειοῦμαι
G5048
day I shall be perfected
to complete, i.e., (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)

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.

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