Luke 19:11

Authorized King James Version

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἀκουόντων
G191
heard
to hear (in various senses)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
αὐτοὺς
G846
as they
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
#4
ταῦτα
G5023
these things
these things
#5
προσθεὶς
G4369
he added
to place additionally, i.e., lay beside, annex, repeat
#6
εἶπεν
G2036
and spake
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#7
παραβολὴν
G3850
a parable
a similitude ("parable"), i.e., (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
#8
διὰ
G1223
because
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#9
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἐγγὺς
G1451
nigh
near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
#11
αὐτοὺς
G846
as they
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
εἶναι
G1511
was
to exist
#13
Ἰερουσαλὴμ
G2419
to Jerusalem
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
δοκεῖν
G1380
because they thought
compare the base of g1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
#16
αὐτοὺς
G846
as they
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
#17
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#18
παραχρῆμα
G3916
immediately
at the thing itself, i.e., instantly
#19
μέλλει
G3195
should
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
#20
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
βασιλεία
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#22
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#24
ἀναφαίνεσθαι
G398
appear
to show, i.e., (reflexively) appear, or (passively) to have pointed out

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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