Luke 15:14

Authorized King James Version

And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
δαπανήσαντος
G1159
had spent
to expend, i.e., (in a good sense) to incur cost, or (in a bad one) to waste
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
αὐτὸς
G846
when 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
#4
πάντα
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#5
ἐγένετο
G1096
there arose
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#6
λιμὸς
G3042
famine
a scarcity of food
#7
ἰσχυρὸς
G2478
a mighty
forcible (literally or figuratively)
#8
κατὰ
G2596
in
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#9
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
χώραν
G5561
land
room, i.e., a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
#11
ἐκείνην
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
αὐτὸς
G846
when 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
#14
ἤρξατο
G756
he began
to commence (in order of time)
#15
ὑστερεῖσθαι
G5302
to be in want
to be later, i.e., (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)

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

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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