Luke 19:32

Authorized King James Version

And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀπελθόντες
went their way
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
οἱ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἀπεσταλμένοι
they that were sent
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#5
εὗρον
and found
to find (literally or figuratively)
#6
καθὼς
even as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#7
εἶπεν
he had said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#8
αὐτοῖς
unto 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

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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