Luke 16:26

Authorized King James Version

And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

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
ἐπὶ
G1909
beside
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#3
πάσιν
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#4
τούτοις
G5125
this
to (for, in, with or by) these (persons or things)
#5
μεταξὺ
G3342
between
betwixt (of place or person); (of time) as adjective, intervening, or (by implication) adjoining
#6
ἡμῶν
G2257
us
of (or from) us
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#9
χάσμα
G5490
gulf
a "chasm" or vacancy (impassable interval)
#10
μέγα
G3173
a great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#11
ἐστήρικται
G4741
fixed
to set fast, i.e., (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm
#12
ὅπως
G3704
so that
what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
#13
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
θέλοντες
G2309
they which would
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
#15
διαβῆναι
G1224
pass
to cross
#16
ἐντεῦθεν
G1782
from hence
hence (literally or figuratively); (repeated) on both sides
#17
πρὸς
G4314
to
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,
#18
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#19
μὴ
G3361
cannot
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#20
δύνωνται
G1410
to be able or possible
#21
μηδὲ
G3366
neither
but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
#22
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
ἐκεῖθεν
G1564
that would come from thence
thence
#24
πρὸς
G4314
to
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,
#25
ἡμᾶς
G2248
us
us
#26
διαπερῶσιν
G1276
can they pass
to cross entirely

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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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