Luke 20:17

Authorized King James Version

And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἐμβλέψας
G1689
he beheld
to look on, i.e., (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly
#4
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
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
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
Τί
G5101
What
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#7
οὖν
G3767
then
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#8
ἐστιν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#9
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
γεγραμμένον
G1125
that is written
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#11
τοῦτο·
G5124
this
that thing
#12
Λίθον
G3037
The stone
a stone (literally or figuratively)
#13
ὃν
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#14
ἀπεδοκίμασαν
G593
rejected
to disapprove, i.e., (by implication) to repudiate
#15
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
οἰκοδομοῦντες
G3618
the builders
to be a house-builder, i.e., construct or (figuratively) confirm
#17
οὗτος
G3778
the same
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#18
ἐγενήθη
G1096
is become
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#19
εἰς
G1519
of
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#20
κεφαλὴν
G2776
the head
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
#21
γωνίας
G1137
the corner
an angle

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. 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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