Luke 2:36

Authorized King James Version

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

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
there was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#3
Ἅννα
G451
one Anna
anna, an israelitess
#4
προφῆτις
G4398
a prophetess
a female foreteller or an inspired woman
#5
θυγάτηρ
G2364
the daughter
a female child, or (by hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
#6
Φανουήλ
G5323
of Phanuel
phanuel (i.e., penuel), an israelite
#7
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#8
φυλῆς
G5443
the tribe
an offshoot, i.e., race or clan
#9
Ἀσήρ·
G768
of Aser
aser (i.e., asher), an israelite tribe
#10
αὕτη
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
#11
προβεβηκυῖα
G4260
to walk forward, i.e., advance (literally, or in years)
#12
ἐν
G1722
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
ἡμέραις
G2250
age
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
#14
πολλαῖς
G4183
was of a great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#15
ζήσασα
G2198
and had lived
to live (literally or figuratively)
#16
ἔτη
G2094
years
a year
#17
μετὰ
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#18
ἀνδρὸς
G435
an husband
a man (properly as an individual male)
#19
ἑπτὰ
G2033
seven
seven
#20
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#21
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
παρθενίας
G3932
virginity
maidenhood
#23
αὐτῆς
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

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

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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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