Luke 22:11
And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐρεῖτε
ye shall say
G2046
ἐρεῖτε
ye shall say
Strong's:
G2046
Word #:
2 of 22
an alternate for g2036 in certain tenses; to utter, i.e., speak or say
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἰκίας
of the house
G3614
οἰκίας
of the house
Strong's:
G3614
Word #:
6 of 22
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
Λέγει
saith
G3004
Λέγει
saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
7 of 22
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ποῦ
Where
G4226
Ποῦ
Where
Strong's:
G4226
Word #:
11 of 22
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κατάλυμα
the guestchamber
G2646
κατάλυμα
the guestchamber
Strong's:
G2646
Word #:
14 of 22
properly, a dissolution (breaking up of a journey), i.e., (by implication) a lodging-place
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πάσχα
the passover
G3957
πάσχα
the passover
Strong's:
G3957
Word #:
17 of 22
the passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it)
μετὰ
with
G3326
μετὰ
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
18 of 22
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
Historical Context
The 'katalyma' was typically an upper guest room, separate from the main living quarters, where traveling teachers and their students could meet privately. Jerusalem homeowners made such rooms available during Passover as a religious service. The homeowner's willingness suggests he was either a disciple or sympathizer, though unnamed (perhaps for safety).
Questions for Reflection
- How does the provision of a 'katalyma' (guestchamber) contrast with Jesus' birth when there was 'no room in the inn' (katalyma)?
- What does Jesus' title 'The Teacher' reveal about how His disciples and followers understood His primary role?
- How does Jesus' desire to eat Passover 'with my disciples' demonstrate the importance of spiritual fellowship before trials?
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Analysis & Commentary
And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? Jesus provides the exact words to speak. The goodman of the house (τῷ οἰκοδεσπότῃ, tō oikodespotē, 'the master of the house') was evidently expecting this inquiry. The title The Master (ὁ διδάσκαλος, ho didaskalos, 'the Teacher') identifies Jesus with authority and respect.
The guestchamber (τὸ κατάλυμα, to katalyma) is the same word used for the 'inn' where no room existed at Jesus' birth (Luke 2:7). Born with no katalyma, Jesus celebrates His final Passover in a katalyma—from rejection at birth to provision at death. The question where I shall eat the passover with my disciples (ὅπου τὸ πάσχα μετὰ τῶν μαθητῶν μου φάγω, hopou to pascha meta tōn mathētōn mou phagō) emphasizes intimate fellowship with His own before suffering, fulfilling His desire from verse 15.