Luke 18:39

Authorized King James Version

And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

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
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
προάγοντες
G4254
they which went before
to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
#4
ἐπετίμων
G2008
rebuked
to tax upon, i.e., censure or admonish; by implication, forbid
#5
αὐτὸς
G846
he
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
#6
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#7
σιωπήσῃ·
G4623
he should hold his peace
to be dumb (but not deaf also, like 2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water)
#8
αὐτὸς
G846
he
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
δὲ
G1161
but
but, and, etc
#10
πολλῷ
G4183
so much
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#11
μᾶλλον
G3123
the more
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
#12
ἔκραζεν
G2896
cried
properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
#13
Υἱὲ
G5207
Thou Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#14
Δαβίδ,
G1138
of David
david, the israelite king
#15
ἐλέησόν
G1653
have mercy
to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
#16
με
G3165
on me
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 peace 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 peace. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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