Luke 16:2

Authorized King James Version

And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

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
φωνήσας
G5455
he called
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
#3
αὐτῷ
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
#4
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#5
αὐτῷ
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
#6
Τί
G5101
How
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#7
τοῦτο
G5124
this
that thing
#8
ἀκούω
G191
is it that I hear
to hear (in various senses)
#9
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#10
σου
G4675
of thy
of thee, thy
#11
ἀπόδος
G591
give
to give away, i.e., up, over, back, etc. (in various applications)
#12
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
λόγον
G3056
an account
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#14
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
οἰκονομίας
G3622
stewardship
administration (of a household or estate); specially, a (religious) "economy"
#16
σου
G4675
of thy
of thee, thy
#17
οὐ
G3756
no
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#18
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#19
δύνήσῃ
G1410
thou mayest be
to be able or possible
#20
ἔτι
G2089
longer
"yet," still (of time or degree)
#21
οἰκονομεῖν
G3621
steward
to manage (a house, i.e., an estate)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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