Luke 2:38

Authorized King James Version

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

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
αὐτῇ
G3778
she
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#3
αὐτοῦ
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
#4
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ὥρᾳ
G5610
instant
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#6
ἐπιστᾶσα
G2186
coming in
to stand upon, i.e., be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal)
#7
ἀνθωμολογεῖτο
G437
gave thanks likewise
to confess in turn, i.e., respond in praise
#8
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
Κυρίῳ,
G2962
unto the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἐλάλει
G2980
spake
to talk, i.e., utter words
#12
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#13
αὐτοῦ
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
#14
πᾶσιν
G3956
to all
all, any, every, the whole
#15
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
προσδεχομένοις
G4327
them that looked
to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
#17
λύτρωσιν
G3085
for redemption
a ransoming (figuratively)
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
Ἰερουσαλήμ
G2419
Jerusalem
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing redemption contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

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