Luke 23:1

Authorized King James Version

And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἀναστὰν
arose
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#3
ἅπαν
the whole
absolutely all or (singular) every one
#4
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
πλῆθος
multitude
a fulness, i.e., a large number, throng, populace
#6
αὐτὸν
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
#7
ἤγαγεν
G71
and led
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
#8
αὐτὸν
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
#9
ἐπὶ
unto
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#10
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
Πιλᾶτον
Pilate
close-pressed, i.e., firm; pilatus, a roman

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 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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