Luke 18:7

Authorized King James Version

And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τῶν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#4
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#5
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#6
ποιήσει
G4160
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#7
τῶν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἐκδίκησιν
G1557
avenge
vindication, retribution
#9
τῶν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἐκλεκτῶν
G1588
elect
select; by implication, favorite
#11
αὐτοῖς
G846
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
#12
τῶν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
βοώντων
G994
cry
to halloo, i.e., shout (for help or in a tumultuous way)
#14
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,
#15
αὐτοῖς
G846
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
#16
ἡμέρας
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
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
νυκτός
G3571
night
"night" (literally or figuratively)
#19
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
μακροθυμῶν
G3114
he bear long
to be long-spirited, i.e., (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
#21
ἐπ'
G1909
with
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#22
αὐτοῖς
G846
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

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 sovereignty 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.

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