Luke 19:4

Authorized King James Version

And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

προδραμὼν

G4390

he ran

to run forward, i.e., outstrip, precede

ἔμπροσθεν

G1715

before

in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)

ἀνέβη

G305

and climbed up

to go up (literally or figuratively)

ἐπὶ

G1909

into

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

συκομωραίαν,

G4809

a sycomore tree

the "sycamore"-fig tree

ἵνα

G2443

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

ἴδῃ

G1492

see

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

αὐτόν

G846

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

#10

ὅτι

G3754

for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#11

δι'

G1223

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

#12

ἐκείνης

G1565

that

that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

#13

ἤμελλεν

G3195

he was

to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili

#14

διέρχεσθαι

G1330

to pass

to traverse (literally)

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 19 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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Luke 19:4

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