Luke 17:31

Authorized King James Version

In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐν
G1722
In
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#2
ἐκείνῃ
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#3
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
day
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
#5
ὃς
G3739
he which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#6
ἔσται
G2071
shall be
will be
#7
ἐπὶ
G1909
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#8
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
δώματος
G1430
the housetop
properly, an edifice, i.e., (specially) a roof
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
σκεύη
G4632
stuff
a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband))
#13
αὐτά
G846
his
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
#14
ἐν
G1722
In
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#15
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
οἰκίᾳ
G3614
the house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#17
μὴ
G3361
him not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#18
καταβάτω
G2597
come down
to descend (literally or figuratively)
#19
ἆραι
G142
away
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh
#20
αὐτά
G846
his
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
#21
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
ἐν
G1722
In
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#24
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
ἀγρῷ
G68
the field
a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e., hamlet
#26
ὁμοίως
G3668
likewise
similarly
#27
μὴ
G3361
him not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#28
ἐπιστρεψάτω
G1994
let him
to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
#29
εἰς
G1519
back
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#30
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#31
ὀπίσω
G3694
to the back, i.e., aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)

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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