Luke 22:35

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

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

εἶπον,

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτοῖς

G846

unto 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

Ὅτε

G3753

When

at which (thing) too, i.e., when

ἀπέστειλα

G649

I sent

set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

ἄτερ

G817

without

aloof, i.e., apart from (literally or figuratively)

βαλαντίου

G905

purse

a pouch (for money)

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#10

πήρας

G4082

scrip

a wallet or leather pouch for food

#11

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#12

ὑποδημάτων

G5266

shoes

something bound under the feet, i.e., a shoe or sandal

#13

μή

G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#14

τινος

G5100

any thing

some or any person or object

#15

ὑστερήσατε

G5302

lacked ye

to be later, i.e., (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)

#16

οἱ

G3588

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

#17

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

#18

εἶπον,

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#19

οὐδενός

G3762

Nothing

not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing

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 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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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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Luke 22:35

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