Luke 22:25

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
εἶπεν
G2036
he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#4
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
#5
Οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
βασιλεῖς
G935
The kings
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#7
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἐθνῶν
G1484
of the Gentiles
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
#9
κυριεύουσιν
G2961
exercise lordship over
to rule
#10
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
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἐξουσιάζοντες
G1850
they that exercise authority upon
to control
#14
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
#15
εὐεργέται
G2110
benefactors
a worker of good, i.e., (specially) a philanthropist
#16
καλοῦνται
G2564
are called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Luke.

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

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