Luke 14:22

Authorized King James Version

And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.

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
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
δοῦλος
G1401
the servant
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#5
Κύριε
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#6
γέγονεν
G1096
it is done
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#7
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#8
ἐπέταξας
G2004
thou hast commanded
to arrange upon, i.e., order
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἔτι
G2089
yet
"yet," still (of time or degree)
#11
τόπος
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
#12
ἐστίν
G2076
there is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they 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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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