Luke 19:45

Authorized King James Version

And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

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
εἰσελθὼν
G1525
he went
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#3
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἱερὸν
G2411
the temple
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
#6
ἤρξατο
G756
and began
to commence (in order of time)
#7
ἐκβάλλειν
G1544
to cast out
to eject (literally or figuratively)
#8
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
πωλοῦντας
G4453
them that sold
to barter (as a pedlar), i.e., to sell
#10
ἐν
G1722
therein
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
αὐτῷ
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
#12
Καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἀγοράζοντας,
G59
them that bought
properly, to go to market, i.e., (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem

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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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