Luke 2:51

Authorized King James Version

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

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
κατέβη
G2597
he went down
to descend (literally or figuratively)
#3
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#4
αὐτῆς
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
#5
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
ἦλθεν
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#7
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#8
Ναζαρέτ
G3478
Nazareth
nazareth or nazaret, a place in palestine
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#11
ὑποτασσόμενος
G5293
subject
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
#12
αὐτῆς
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
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
μήτηρ
G3384
mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#16
αὐτῆς
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
#17
διετήρει
G1301
kept
to watch thoroughly, i.e., (positively and transitively) to observe strictly, or (negatively and reflexively) to avoid wholly
#18
πάντα
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#19
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
ῥήματα
G4487
sayings
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
#21
ταῦτα
G5023
these
these things
#22
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#23
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
καρδίᾳ
G2588
heart
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#25
αὐτῆς
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

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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