Luke 16:1

Authorized King James Version

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἔλεγεν
G3004
he said
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
πρὸς
G4314
unto
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,
#5
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
μαθητάς
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#7
αὐτοῦ,
G846
his
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
#8
Ἄνθρωπός
G444
man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#9
τις
G5100
a certain
some or any person or object
#10
ἦν
G2258
There was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#11
πλούσιος
G4145
rich
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
#12
ὃς
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#13
εἶχεν
G2192
had
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#14
οἰκονόμον
G3623
a steward
a house-distributor (i.e., manager), or overseer, i.e., an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preach
#15
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
οὗτος
G3778
the same
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#17
διεβλήθη
G1225
was accused
(figuratively) to traduce
#18
αὐτοῦ,
G846
his
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
ὡς
G5613
that
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#20
διασκορπίζων
G1287
he had wasted
to dissipate, i.e., (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander
#21
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ὑπάρχοντα
G5224
goods
things extant or in hand, i.e., property or possessions
#23
αὐτοῦ,
G846
his
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

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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