Luke 22:60

Authorized King James Version

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἶπεν
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Πέτρος
Peter
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
#5
Ἄνθρωπε
Man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#6
οὐκ
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#7
οἶδα
I know
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#8
what
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#9
λέγεις
thou sayest
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
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
παραχρῆμα
immediately
at the thing itself, i.e., instantly
#12
ἔτι
yet
"yet," still (of time or degree)
#13
λαλοῦντος
spake
to talk, i.e., utter words
#14
αὐτοῦ
while he
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
ἐφώνησεν
crew
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
#16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ἀλέκτωρ
the cock
a cock or male fowl

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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