Luke 19:2

Authorized King James Version

And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

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
ἰδού,
G2400
behold
used as imperative lo!
#3
ἀνὴρ
G435
there was a man
a man (properly as an individual male)
#4
ὀνόματι
G3686
named
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#5
καλούμενος
G2564
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#6
Ζακχαῖος
G2195
Zacchaeus
zacchaeus, an israelite
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
αὐτὸς
G846
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
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#10
ἀρχιτελώνης
G754
the chief among the publicans
a principle tax-gatherer
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
οὗτος
G3778
he
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#13
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#14
πλούσιος·
G4145
rich
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with

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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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