Luke 13:33

Authorized King James Version

Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
πλὴν
G4133
Nevertheless
moreover (besides), i.e., albeit, save that, rather, yet
#2
δεῖ
G1163
must
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
#3
με
G3165
I
me
#4
σήμερον
G4594
to day
on the (i.e., this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e., at present, hitherto)
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
αὔριον
G839
to morrow
properly, fresh, i.e., (adverb with ellipsis of g2250) to-morrow
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἐχομένῃ
G2192
the day following
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#10
πορεύεσθαι
G4198
walk
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#11
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#12
οὐκ
G3756
it cannot be
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#13
ἐνδέχεται
G1735
(impersonally) it is accepted in, i.e., admitted (possible)
#14
προφήτην
G4396
that a prophet
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#15
ἀπολέσθαι
G622
perish
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
#16
ἔξω
G1854
out of
out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively
#17
Ἰερουσαλήμ
G2419
Jerusalem
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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