Luke 23:55

Authorized King James Version

And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Κατακολουθήσασαι
G2628
followed after
to accompany closely
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
γυναῖκες
G1135
the women
a woman; specially, a wife
#5
αἵτινες
G3748
which
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#6
ἦσαν
G2258
came
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#7
συνεληλυθυῖαι
G4905
to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
#8
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#10
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#12
ἐθεάσαντο
G2300
and beheld
to look closely at, i.e., (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
#13
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
μνημεῖον
G3419
the sepulchre
a remembrance, i.e., cenotaph (place of interment)
#15
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ὡς
G5613
how
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#17
ἐτέθη
G5087
was laid
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr
#18
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
σῶμα
G4983
body
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
#20
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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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