Luke 22:53

Authorized King James Version

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καθ'
G2596
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#2
ἡμέραν
G2250
daily
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
#3
ὄντος
G5607
When
being
#4
μου
G3450
I
of me
#5
μεθ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#6
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#7
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἱερῷ
G2411
the temple
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
#10
οὐκ
G3756
no
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#11
ἐξετείνατε
G1614
ye stretched forth
to extend
#12
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
χεῖρας
G5495
hands
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
#14
ἐπ'
G1909
against
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#15
ἐμέ
G1691
me
me
#16
ἀλλ'
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#17
αὕτη
G3778
this
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#18
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#19
ἐστὶν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#20
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ὥρα
G5610
hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#22
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
ἐξουσία
G1849
the power
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#25
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
σκότους
G4655
of darkness
shadiness, i.e., obscurity (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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