Luke 15:15

Authorized King James Version

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

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
πορευθεὶς
G4198
he went
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#3
ἐκολλήθη
G2853
and joined himself
to glue, i.e., (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively)
#4
ἑνὶ
G1520
to
one
#5
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
πολιτῶν
G4177
a citizen
a townsman
#7
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
χώρας
G5561
country
room, i.e., a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
#9
ἐκείνης
G1565
of that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἔπεμψεν
G3992
he sent
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
#12
αὐτοῦ
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
#13
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἀγροὺς
G68
fields
a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e., hamlet
#16
αὐτοῦ
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
#17
βόσκειν
G1006
to feed
to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze
#18
χοίρους
G5519
swine
a hog

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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