Luke 22:59

Authorized King James Version

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

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
διαστάσης
G1339
the space
to stand apart, i.e., (reflexively) to remove, intervene
#3
ὡσεὶ
G5616
about
as if
#4
ὥρας
G5610
hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#5
μιᾶς
G1520
one
#6
ἄλλος
G243
after another
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#7
τις
G5100
some or any person or object
#8
διϊσχυρίζετο
G1340
confidently affirmed
to stout it through, i.e., asservate
#9
λέγων,
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#10
Ἐπ
G1909
Of
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#11
ἀληθείας
G225
a truth
truth
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
οὗτος
G3778
this
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#14
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#15
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#16
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#19
Γαλιλαῖός
G1057
a Galilaean
galilean or belonging to galilea
#20
ἐστιν
G2076
he is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

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 truth 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes truth in this particular way.

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