Luke 19:5

Authorized King James Version

And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

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

ὡς

G5613

when

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

ἦλθεν

G2064

came

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

ἐπὶ

G1909

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

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

τόπον

G5117

the place

a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc

ἀναβλέψας

G308

he looked up

to look up; by implication, to recover sight

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#10

εἶδεν

G1492

and saw

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

#11

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

#12

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#13

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#14

πρὸς

G4314

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,

#15

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

#16

Ζακχαῖε

G2195

Zacchaeus

zacchaeus, an israelite

#17

σπεύσας

G4692

make haste

to "speed" ("study"), i.e., urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly

#18

κατάβηθι

G2597

and come down

to descend (literally or figuratively)

#19

σήμερον

G4594

to day

on the (i.e., this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e., at present, hitherto)

#20

γὰρ

G1063

for

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

#21

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#22

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

οἴκῳ

G3624

house

a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

#24

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#25

δεῖ

G1163

must

also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)

#26

με

G3165

#27

μεῖναι

G3306

abide

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

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.

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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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