Luke 14:35

Authorized King James Version

It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὔτε
G3777
neither
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#2
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#3
γῆν
G1093
the land
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
#4
οὔτε
G3777
neither
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#5
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#6
κοπρίαν
G2874
the dunghill
manure
#7
εὔθετόν
G2111
fit
well placed, i.e., (figuratively) appropriate
#8
ἐστιν
G2076
It is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#9
ἔξω
G1854
out
out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively
#10
βάλλουσιν
G906
but men cast
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#11
αὐτό
G846
it
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
#12
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἔχων
G2192
He that hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#14
ὦτα
G3775
ears
the ear (physically or mentally)
#15
ἀκουέτω
G191
let him hear
to hear (in various senses)
#16
ἀκουέτω
G191
let him hear
to hear (in various senses)

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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