Luke 16:21

Authorized King James Version

And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

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
ἐπιθυμῶν
G1937
desiring
to set the heart upon, i.e., long for (rightfully or otherwise)
#3
χορτασθῆναι
G5526
to be fed
to fodder, i.e., (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance)
#4
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#5
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ψιχίων
G5589
the crumbs
a little bit or morsel
#7
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
πιπτόντων
G4098
fell
to fall (literally or figuratively)
#9
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#10
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
τραπέζης
G5132
table
a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans
#12
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
πλουσίου·
G4145
the rich man's
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
#14
ἀλλὰ
G235
moreover
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κύνες
G2965
the dogs
a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
#18
ἐρχόμενοι
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#19
ἀπέλειχον
G621
and licked
to lick clean
#20
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ἕλκη
G1668
sores
an ulcer (as if drawn together)
#22
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

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 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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