Luke 18:22

Authorized King James Version

Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἀκούσας

G191

heard

to hear (in various senses)

δὲ

G1161

Now

but, and, etc

ταῦτα

G5023

these things

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

when Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

εἶπεν

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

Ἔτι

G2089

Yet

"yet," still (of time or degree)

ἕν

G1520

one

#10

σοι

G4671

thou

to thee

#11

λείπει·

G3007

lackest

to leave, i.e., (intransitively or passively) to fail or be absent

#12

πάντα

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#13

ὅσα

G3745

that

as (much, great, long, etc.) as

#14

ἕξεις

G2192

thou hast

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#15

πώλησον

G4453

thing sell

to barter (as a pedlar), i.e., to sell

#16

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#17

διάδος

G1239

distribute

to give throughout a crowd, i.e., deal out; also to deliver over (as to a successor)

#18

πτωχοῖς

G4434

unto the poor

akin to g4422 and the alternate of g4098); a beggar (as cringing), i.e., pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used i

#19

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#20

ἕξεις

G2192

thou hast

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#21

θησαυρὸν

G2344

treasure

a deposit, i.e., wealth (literally or figuratively)

#22

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#23

οὐρανῷ,

G3772

heaven

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#25

δεῦρο

G1204

come

here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto

#26

ἀκολούθει

G190

properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)

#27

μοι

G3427

to me

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 18 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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