Luke 2:46

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

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
ἐγένετο
G1096
it came to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#3
μεθ'
G3326
that after
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#4
ἡμέρας
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
τρεῖς
G5140
three
"three"
#6
εὗρον
G2147
they found
to find (literally or figuratively)
#7
αὐτούς·
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
#8
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἱερῷ
G2411
the temple
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
#11
καθεζόμενον
G2516
sitting
to sit down
#12
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
μέσῳ
G3319
the midst
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
#14
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
διδασκάλων
G1320
of the doctors
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἀκούοντα
G191
hearing
to hear (in various senses)
#18
αὐτούς·
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
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἐπερωτῶντα
G1905
asking
to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek
#21
αὐτούς·
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

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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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