Luke 19:30

Authorized King James Version

Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἰπὼν,
Saying
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#2
Ὑπάγετε
Go ye
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
#3
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
κατέναντι
over against
directly opposite
#6
κώμην
the village
a hamlet (as if laid down)
#7
ἐν
you in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
ὃν
the which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#9
εἰσπορευόμενοι
at your entering
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#10
εὑρήσετε
ye shall find
to find (literally or figuratively)
#11
πῶλον
a colt
a "foal" or "filly", i.e., (specially), a young ass
#12
δεδεμένον
tied
to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
#13
ἐφ'
whereon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#14
ὃν
the which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#15
οὐδεὶς
yet never
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#16
πώποτε
at any time, i.e., (with negative particle) at no time
#17
ἀνθρώπων
man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#18
ἐκάθισεν
sat
to seat down, i.e., set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
#19
λύσαντες
loose
to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
#20
αὐτὸν
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
#21
ἀγάγετε
G71
and bring
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Luke.

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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