Luke 18:34

Authorized King James Version

And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

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

αὐτῶν

G846

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

οὐδὲν

G3762

none

not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing

τούτων

G5130

of these things

of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)

συνῆκαν

G4920

they understood

to put together, i.e., (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἦν

G2258

was

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

τὸ

G3588

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

ῥῆμα

G4487

saying

an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat

#10

τοῦτο

G5124

this

that thing

#11

κεκρυμμένον

G2928

hid

to conceal (properly, by covering)

#12

ἀπ'

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#13

αὐτῶν

G846

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

#14

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#15

οὐκ

G3756

neither

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#16

ἐγίνωσκον

G1097

knew they

to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

#17

τὰ

G3588

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

#18

λεγόμενα

G3004

the things which were spoken

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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Luke 18:34

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