Luke 20:19

Authorized King James Version

And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐζήτησαν

G2212

sought

to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἀρχιερεῖς

G749

the chief priests

the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

γραμματεῖς

G1122

the scribes

a professional writer

ἐπιβαλεῖν

G1911

to lay

to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with g1438 implied) to reflect; impersonal

ἐπ'

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#10

αὐτοὺς

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

#11

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

χεῖρας

G5495

hands

the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)

#13

ἐν

G1722

the same

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#14

αὐτοὺς

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

#15

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#16

ὥρᾳ

G5610

hour

an "hour" (literally or figuratively)

#17

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#18

ἐφοβήθησαν

G5399

they feared

to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere

#19

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#20

λαόν

G2992

the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

#21

ἔγνωσαν

G1097

they perceived

to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

#22

γὰρ

G1063

for

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

#23

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#24

πρὸς

G4314

against

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,

#25

αὐτοὺς

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

#26

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#27

παραβολὴν

G3850

parable

a similitude ("parable"), i.e., (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage

#28

ταύτην

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#29

εἶπεν

G2036

he had spoken

to speak or say (by word or writing)

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

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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Luke 20:19

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