Luke 23:7

Authorized King James Version

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

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
ἐπιγνοὺς
G1921
as soon as he knew
to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
#3
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#4
ἐκ
G1537
unto
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἐξουσίας
G1849
jurisdiction
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#7
Ἡρῴδην
G2264
Herod
heroic; herod, the name of four jewish kings
#8
ἐστὶν
G2076
he belonged
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#9
ἀνέπεμψεν
G375
he sent
to send up or back
#10
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
#11
πρὸς
G4314
to
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,
#12
Ἡρῴδην
G2264
Herod
heroic; herod, the name of four jewish kings
#13
ὄντα
G5607
was
being
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
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
#16
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#17
Ἱεροσολύμοις
G2414
Jerusalem
hierosolyma (i.e., jerushalaim), the capitol of palestine
#18
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
ταύταις
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#20
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ἡμέραις
G2250
time
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

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 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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