Luke 21:12

Authorized King James Version

But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.

Word-by-Word Analysis

πρὸ

G4253

before

"fore", i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

τούτων

G5130

these

of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)

ἅπαντων

G537

all

absolutely all or (singular) every one

ἐπιβαλοῦσιν

G1911

they shall lay

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

ἐπὶ

G1909

before

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

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

τὰς

G3588

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

χεῖρας

G5495

hands

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

#10

αὐτῶν

G846

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

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#12

διώξουσιν

G1377

persecute

compare the base of g1169 and g1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

#13

παραδιδόντες

G3860

you delivering

to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit

#14

εἰς

G1519

you up

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#15

συναγωγὰς

G4864

to the synagogues

an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church

#16

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#17

φυλακάς

G5438

into prisons

a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or nigh

#18

ἀγομένους

G71

being brought

properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce

#19

ἐπὶ

G1909

before

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

#20

βασιλεῖς

G935

kings

a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#22

ἡγεμόνας

G2232

rulers

a leader, i.e., chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province

#23

ἕνεκεν

G1752

for

on account of

#24

τοῦ

G3588

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

#25

ὀνόματός

G3686

name's

a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

#26

μου·

G3450

of me

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 divine revelation 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 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.

Questions for Reflection

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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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