Luke 16:31

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἶπεν
G2036
he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
αὐτῷ
G846
unto 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
Εἰ
G1487
If
if, whether, that, etc
#5
Μωσέως
G3475
Moses
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
προφητῶν
G4396
the prophets
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#9
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#10
ἀκούουσιν
G191
they hear
to hear (in various senses)
#11
οὐδὲ
G3761
neither
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
#12
ἐάν
G1437
though
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#13
τις
G5100
one
some or any person or object
#14
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#15
νεκρῶν
G3498
the dead
dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
#16
ἀναστῇ
G450
rose
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#17
πεισθήσονται
G3982
will they be persuaded
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence

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

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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