Luke 15:12

Authorized King James Version

And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

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
νεώτερος
G3501
the younger
"new", i.e., (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regenerate
#5
αὐτοῖς
G846
of them
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
#6
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
Πάτερ
G3962
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#8
Πάτερ
G3962
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#9
δός
G1325
give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
μοι
G3427
me
to me
#11
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἐπιβάλλον
G1911
that falleth
to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with g1438 implied) to reflect; impersonal
#13
μέρος
G3313
the portion
a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application)
#14
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
οὐσίας
G3776
of goods
substance, i.e., property (possessions)
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
διεῖλεν
G1244
he divided
to separate, i.e., distribute
#18
αὐτοῖς
G846
of them
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
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
βίον
G979
his living
life, i.e., (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood

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 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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