Luke 17:16

Authorized King James Version

And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

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
ἔπεσεν
G4098
fell down
to fall (literally or figuratively)
#3
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#4
πρόσωπον
G4383
his face
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
#5
παρὰ
G3844
at
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#6
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#8
αὐτὸς
G846
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
#9
εὐχαριστῶν
G2168
giving
to be grateful, i.e., (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
#10
αὐτὸς
G846
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
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
αὐτὸς
G846
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
#13
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#14
Σαμαρείτης
G4541
a Samaritan
a samarite, i.e., inhabitant of samaria

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

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