Luke 23:33

Authorized King James Version

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

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
ὅτε
G3753
when
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#3
ἀπῆλθον
G565
they were come
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#4
ἐπὶ
G1909
to
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#5
τοὺς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
τόπον
G5117
the place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
#7
τοὺς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
καλούμενον
G2564
is called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#9
Κρανίον
G2898
Calvary
a skull ("cranium")
#10
ἐκεῖ
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#11
ἐσταύρωσαν
G4717
they crucified
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
#12
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
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
τοὺς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
κακούργους
G2557
the malefactors
a wrong-doer, i.e., criminal
#16
ὃν
G3739
the other
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#17
μὲν
G3303
one
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
#18
ἐξ
G1537
on
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#19
δεξιῶν
G1188
the right hand
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
#20
ὃν
G3739
the other
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#21
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#22
ἐξ
G1537
on
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#23
ἀριστερῶν
G710
the left
the left hand (as second-best)

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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