Luke 14:10

Authorized King James Version

But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀλλ'
G235
But
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#2
ὅταν
G3752
when
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
#3
κεκληκώς
G2564
he that bade
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#4
πορευθεὶς
G4198
go
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#5
ἀνάπεσον
G377
and sit down
to fall back, i.e., lie down, lean back
#6
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#7
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἔσχατον
G2078
the lowest
farthest, final (of place or time)
#9
τόπον
G5117
room
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
#10
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#11
ὅταν
G3752
when
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
#12
ἔλθῃ
G2064
cometh
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#13
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
κεκληκώς
G2564
he that bade
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#15
σε
G4571
thee
thee
#16
εἴπῃ
G2036
he may say
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#17
σοι
G4671
shalt thou
to thee
#18
Φίλε
G5384
Friend
actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
#19
προσανάβηθι
G4320
go up
to ascend farther, i.e., be promoted (take an upper (more honorable) seat)
#20
ἀνώτερον·
G511
higher
upper, i.e., (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book
#21
τότε
G5119
then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#22
ἔσται
G2071
have
will be
#23
σοι
G4671
shalt thou
to thee
#24
δόξα
G1391
worship
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#25
ἐνώπιον
G1799
in the presence
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#26
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
συνανακειμένων
G4873
of them that sit at meat
to recline in company with (at a meal)
#28
σοι
G4671
shalt thou
to thee

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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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