Luke 14:3

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

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
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
answering
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
εἶπεν
G2036
spake
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#7
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
νομικοὺς
G3544
the lawyers
according (or pertaining) to law, i.e., legal (ceremonially); as noun, an expert in the (mosaic) law
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
Φαρισαίους
G5330
Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#11
λέγων,
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#12
Ἐι
G1487
Is it
if, whether, that, etc
#13
Ἔξεστιν
G1832
lawful
so also ???? <pronunciation strongs="ex-on'"/> neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of g1510 expressed); impersonally, it
#14
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
σαββάτῳ
G4521
on the sabbath day
the sabbath (i.e., shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight,
#16
θεραπεύειν
G2323
to heal
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)

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 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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