Luke 14:5

Authorized King James Version

And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out 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
answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#3
πρὸς
G4314
them
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,
#4
αὐτὸν
G846
him
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
εἶπεν
G2036
saying
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
Τίνος
G5101
Which
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#7
ὑμῶν
G5216
of you
of (from or concerning) you
#8
ὄνος
G3688
shall have an ass
a donkey
#9
ἢ
G2228
or
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
#10
βοῦς
G1016
an ox
an ox (as grazing), i.e., an animal of that species ("beef")
#11
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#12
φρέαρ
G5421
a pit
a hole in the ground (dug for obtaining or holding water or other purposes), i.e., a cistern or well; figuratively, an abyss (as a prison)
#13
ἐμπεσεῖται,
G1706
fallen
to fall on, i.e., (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#16
εὐθέως
G2112
straightway
directly, i.e., at once or soon
#17
ἀνασπάσει
G385
out
to take up or extricate
#18
αὐτὸν
G846
him
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
#19
ἐν
G1722
on
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#20
τὴ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#22
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
σαββάτου
G4521
the sabbath
the sabbath (i.e., shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight,

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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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