Luke 19:29

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

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
ἐγένετο
G1096
it came to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#3
ὡς
G5613
when
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#4
ἤγγισεν
G1448
he was come nigh
to make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach
#5
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#6
Βηθφαγὴ
G967
Bethphage
fig-house; beth-phage, a place in palestine
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
Βηθανίαν
G963
Bethany
date-house; beth-any, a place in palestine
#9
πρὸς
G4314
at
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,
#10
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ὄρος
G3735
the mount
a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
#12
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
καλούμενον
G2564
called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#14
Ἐλαιῶν
G1636
the mount of Olives
an olive (the tree or the fruit)
#15
ἀπέστειλεν
G649
he sent
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#16
δύο
G1417
two
"two"
#17
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
μαθητῶν
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#19
αὐτοῦ,
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

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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