Luke 22:64

Authorized King James Version

And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

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
περικαλύψαντες
G4028
when they had blindfolded
to cover all around, i.e., entirely (the face, a surface)
#3
αὐτὸν,
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
#4
ἔτυπτον
G5180
they struck
to "thump", i.e., cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from g3817 and g3960, whic
#5
αὐτὸν,
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
#6
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
πρόσωπον,
G4383
on the face
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἐπηρώτων
G1905
asked
to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek
#10
αὐτὸν,
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
#11
λέγοντες
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
#12
Προφήτευσον
G4395
Prophesy
to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
#13
τίς
G5101
who
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#14
ἐστιν
G2076
is it
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#15
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
παίσας
G3817
that smote
to hit (as if by a single blow and less violently than g5180); specially, to sting (as a scorpion)
#17
σε
G4571
thee
thee

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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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