Luke 22:23

Authorized King James Version

And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
αὐτῶν
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
#3
ἤρξαντο
G756
began
to commence (in order of time)
#4
συζητεῖν
G4802
to enquire
to investigate jointly, i.e., discuss, controvert, cavil
#5
πρὸς
G4314
among
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,
#6
ἑαυτοὺς
G1438
themselves
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#7
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
τίς
G5101
which
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#9
ἄρα
G687
therefore
#10
εἴη
G1498
it was
might (could, would, or should) be
#11
ἐξ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#12
αὐτῶν
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
#13
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
τοῦτο
G5124
this thing
that thing
#15
μέλλων
G3195
that should
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
#16
πράσσειν
G4238
do
to "practise", i.e., perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from g4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute,

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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