Luke 14:29

Authorized King James Version

Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἵνα
G2443
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#2
μήποτε
G3379
haply
not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
#3
θέντος
G5087
hath laid
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr
#4
αὐτῷ
G846
after he
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
#5
θεμέλιον
G2310
the foundation
something put down, i.e., a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#8
ἰσχύοντος
G2480
able
to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
#9
ἐκτελέσαι
G1615
to finish
to complete fully
#10
πάντες
G3956
it all
all, any, every, the whole
#11
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
θεωροῦντες
G2334
that behold
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
#13
ἄρξωνται
G756
it begin
to commence (in order of time)
#14
ἐμπαίζειν
G1702
to mock
to jeer at, i.e., deride
#15
αὐτῷ
G846
after he
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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