Luke 16:9

Authorized King James Version

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
κἀγὼ
G2504
And I
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
#2
ὑμῖν
G5213
unto you
to (with or by) you
#3
λέγω
G3004
say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#4
ποιήσατε
G4160
Make
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#5
ἑαυτοῖς
G1438
to yourselves
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#6
φίλους
G5384
friends
actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
#7
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#8
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
μαμωνᾶ
G3126
the mammon
mammonas, i.e., avarice (deified)
#10
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἀδικίας
G93
of unrighteousness
(legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
#12
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#13
ὅταν
G3752
when
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
#14
ἐκλίπητε,
G1587
ye fail
to omit, i.e., (by implication) cease (die)
#15
δέξωνται
G1209
they may receive
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
#16
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#17
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#18
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
αἰωνίους
G166
everlasting
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
#20
σκηνάς
G4633
habitations
a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing righteousness contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 righteousness. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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