Luke 19:47

Authorized King James Version

And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,

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
ἦν
G2258
he taught
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#3
διδάσκων
G1321
to teach (in the same broad application)
#4
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
καθ'
G2596
daily
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#6
ἡμέραν
G2250
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#7
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἱερῷ
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)
#10
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#12
ἀρχιερεῖς
G749
the chief priests
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
γραμματεῖς
G1122
the scribes
a professional writer
#16
ἐζήτουν
G2212
sought
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#17
αὐτὸν
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
#18
ἀπολέσαι
G622
to destroy
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
πρῶτοι
G4413
the chief
foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
#22
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
λαοῦ
G2992
of the people
a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of covenant community 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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