Luke 21:6

Authorized King James Version

As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ταῦτα
As for these things
these things
#2
ὃς
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#3
θεωρεῖτε
ye behold
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
#4
ἐλεύσονται
will come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#5
ἡμέραι
the days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#6
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#7
ὃς
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#8
οὐ
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#9
ἀφεθήσεται
be left
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
#10
λίθῳ
another
a stone (literally or figuratively)
#11
ἐπὶ
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#12
λίθῳ
another
a stone (literally or figuratively)
#13
ὃς
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#14
οὐ
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#15
καταλυθήσεται
be thrown down
to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e., (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare g2646) to halt for the night

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

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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