Luke 23:26

Authorized King James Version

And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

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
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#3
ἀπήγαγον
G520
away
to take off (in various senses)
#4
αὐτῷ
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
#5
ἐπιλαβόμενοι
G1949
they laid hold upon
to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
#6
Σίμωνος
G4613
Simon
simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites
#7
τινος
G5100
one
some or any person or object
#8
Κυρηναίου
G2956
a Cyrenian
i.e., cyrenaean, i.e., inhabitant of cyrene
#9
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἐρχόμενου
G2064
coming
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#11
ἀπ'
G575
out of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#12
ἀγροῦ
G68
the country
a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e., hamlet
#13
ἐπέθηκαν
G2007
and on
to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
#14
αὐτῷ
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
#15
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
σταυρὸν
G4716
the cross
a stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e.,
#17
φέρειν
G5342
that he might bear
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#18
ὄπισθεν
G3693
it after
from g3700) with enclitic of source; from the rear (as a secure aspect), i.e., at the back (adverb and preposition of place or time)
#19
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

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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