Luke 20:10

Authorized King James Version

And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.

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
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
καιρῷ
G2540
the season
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#4
ἀπέστειλεν
G649
he sent
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#5
πρὸς
G4314
to
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,
#6
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
γεωργοὶ
G1092
the husbandmen
a land-worker, i.e., farmer
#8
δοῦλον
G1401
a servant
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#9
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#10
ἀπὸ
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
καρποῦ
G2590
the fruit
fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
#13
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἀμπελῶνος
G290
of the vineyard
a vineyard
#15
δῶσιν
G1325
they should give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#16
αὐτὸν
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
#17
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
δὲ
G1161
but
but, and, etc
#19
γεωργοὶ
G1092
the husbandmen
a land-worker, i.e., farmer
#20
δείραντες
G1194
beat
properly, to flay, i.e., (by implication) to scourge, or (by analogy) to thrash
#21
αὐτὸν
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
#22
ἐξαπέστειλαν
G1821
and sent him away
to send away forth, i.e., (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
#23
κενόν
G2756
empty
empty (literally or figuratively)

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

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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