Luke 19:39

Authorized King James Version

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καί
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
τινες
some
some or any person or object
#3
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Φαρισαίων
of the Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#5
ἀπὸ
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#6
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ὄχλου
among the multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#8
εἶπον
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#9
πρὸς
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,
#10
αὐτόν
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
#11
Διδάσκαλε
Master
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
#12
ἐπιτίμησον
rebuke
to tax upon, i.e., censure or admonish; by implication, forbid
#13
τοῖς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
μαθηταῖς
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#15
σου
thy
of thee, thy

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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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