Luke 2:34

Authorized King James Version

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

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

εὐλόγησεν

G2127

blessed

to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)

αὐτοῦ

G846

his

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

Συμεὼν

G4826

Simeon

symeon (i.e., shimon), the name of five israelites

καὶ

G2532

And

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

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

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,

Μαριὰμ

G3137

Mary

maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females

τὴν

G3588

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

#10

μητέρα

G3384

mother

a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)

#11

αὐτοῦ

G846

his

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

Ἰδού,

G2400

Behold

used as imperative lo!

#13

οὗτος

G3778

this

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#14

κεῖται

G2749

child is set

to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)

#15

εἰς

G1519

for

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#16

πτῶσιν

G4431

the fall

a crash, i.e., downfall (literally or figuratively)

#17

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#18

ἀνάστασιν

G386

rising again

a standing up again, i.e., (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (mor

#19

πολλῶν

G4183

of many

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

#20

ἐν

G1722

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

#21

τῷ

G3588

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

#22

Ἰσραὴλ

G2474

Israel

israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)

#23

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#24

εἰς

G1519

for

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#25

σημεῖον

G4592

a sign

an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally

#26

ἀντιλεγόμενον

G483

which shall be spoken against

to dispute, refuse

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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