Luke 17:14

Authorized King James Version

And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

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
ἰδὼν
G1492
when he saw
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#3
εἶπεν
G2036
them he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#4
αὐτοὺς
G846
unto them
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
#5
Πορευθέντες
G4198
Go
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#6
ἐπιδείξατε
G1925
shew
to exhibit (physically or mentally)
#7
ἑαυτοὺς
G1438
yourselves
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#8
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἱερεῦσιν
G2409
unto the priests
a priest (literally or figuratively)
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
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.)
#12
ἐν
G1722
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ὑπάγειν
G5217
that as they went
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
#15
αὐτοὺς
G846
unto them
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
#16
ἐκαθαρίσθησαν
G2511
they were cleansed
to cleanse (literally or figuratively)

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

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