Luke 23:51

Authorized King James Version

(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὗτος
G3778
(The same
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#2
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#3
ἦν
G2258
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#4
συγκατατεθειμένος
G4784
consented
to deposit (one's vote or opinion) in company with, i.e., (figuratively) to accord with
#5
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
βουλῇ
G1012
to the counsel
volition, i.e., (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
#7
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
πράξει
G4234
deed
practice, i.e., (concretely) an act; by extension, a function
#10
αὐτὸς
G846
himself
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
ἀπὸ
G575
he was of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#12
Ἁριμαθαίας
G707
Arimathaea
arimathaea (or ramah), a place in palestine
#13
πόλεως
G4172
a city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#14
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
Ἰουδαίων
G2453
of the Jews
judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah
#16
ὃς
G3739
who
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#17
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
προσεδέχετο
G4327
waited for
to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
#19
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
αὐτὸς
G846
himself
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
#21
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
βασιλείαν
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#23
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Luke. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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