Luke 17:22

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.

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
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#4
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
μαθητάς
G3101
the disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#6
Ἐλεύσονται
G2064
will come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#7
ἡμερῶν
G2250
The days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#8
ὅτε
G3753
when
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#9
ἐπιθυμήσετε
G1937
ye shall desire
to set the heart upon, i.e., long for (rightfully or otherwise)
#10
μίαν
G1520
one
#11
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἡμερῶν
G2250
The days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#13
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
υἱοῦ
G5207
of the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#15
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#17
ἰδεῖν
G1492
to see
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#20
ὄψεσθε
G3700
see
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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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