Luke 17:11

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

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
ἐγένετο
G1096
it came to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#3
ἐν
G1722
as
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
πορεύεσθαι
G4198
went
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#6
αὐτὸς
G846
he
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
#7
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#8
Ἰερουσαλὴμ
G2419
Jerusalem
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
αὐτὸς
G846
he
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
#11
διήρχετο
G1330
passed
to traverse (literally)
#12
διὰ
G1223
through
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#13
μέσου
G3319
the midst
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
#14
Σαμαρείας
G4540
of Samaria
samaria (i.e., shomeron), a city and region of palestine
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine

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

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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