Luke 16:28

Authorized King James Version

For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἔχω
G2192
I have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
πέντε
G4002
five
"five"
#4
ἀδελφούς
G80
brethren
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#5
ὅπως
G3704
that
what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
#6
διαμαρτύρηται
G1263
he may testify
to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively
#7
αὐτοὶ
G846
they
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
ἵνα
G2443
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#9
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#10
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
αὐτοὶ
G846
they
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
#12
ἔλθωσιν
G2064
come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#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
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
τόπον
G5117
place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
#16
τοῦτον
G5126
this
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
#17
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
βασάνου
G931
of torment
a touch-stone, i.e., (by analogy) torture

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 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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