Luke 19:13

Authorized King James Version

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καλέσας

G2564

he called

to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

δέκα

G1176

ten

δούλους

G1401

servants

a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)

ἑαυτοῦ

G1438

his

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

ἔδωκεν

G1325

and delivered

to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)

αὐτούς

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

δέκα

G1176

ten

μνᾶς

G3414

pounds

a mna (i.e., mina), a certain weight

#10

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#11

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#12

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,

#13

αὐτούς

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

Πραγματεύσασθε

G4231

Occupy

to busy oneself with, i.e., to trade

#15

ἕως

G2193

till

a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)

#16

ἔρχομαι

G2064

I come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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