Luke 2:21

Authorized King James Version

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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
ὅτε
G3753
when
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#3
ἐπλήσθησαν
G4130
were accomplished
to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)
#4
ἡμέραι
G2250
days
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
#5
ὀκτὼ
G3638
eight
"eight"
#6
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
περιτεμεῖν
G4059
for the circumcising
to cut around, i.e., (specially) to circumcise
#8
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
παιδίον,
G3813
of the child
a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
κληθὲν
G2564
was called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#12
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ὄνομα
G3686
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#14
αὐτόν
G846
he
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
#15
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
JESUS
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#16
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κληθὲν
G2564
was called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#18
ὑπὸ
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#19
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
ἀγγέλου
G32
the angel
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#21
πρὸ
G4253
before
"fore", i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
#22
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
συλληφθῆναι
G4815
was conceived
to clasp, i.e., seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid
#24
αὐτόν
G846
he
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
#25
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#26
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
κοιλίᾳ
G2836
the womb
a cavity, i.e., (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart

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

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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