Luke 23:12

Authorized King James Version

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐγένοντο
G1096
were made
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
φίλοι
G5384
friends
actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
#4
ὅ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
τε
G5037
both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)
#6
Πιλᾶτος
G4091
Pilate
close-pressed, i.e., firm; pilatus, a roman
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
Ἡρῴδης
G2264
Herod
heroic; herod, the name of four jewish kings
#10
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
αὐτῇ
G846
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
#12
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
day
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
#14
μετ'
G3326
together
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#15
ἀλλήλων·
G240
one another
#16
προϋπῆρχον
G4391
before
to exist before, i.e., (adverbially) to be or do something previously
#17
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#18
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
ἔχθρᾳ
G2189
enmity
hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition
#20
ὄντες
G5607
they were
being
#21
πρὸς
G4314
between
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#22
ἑαυτούς
G1438
themselves
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

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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