Luke 24:11

Authorized King James Version

And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

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
ἐφάνησαν
G5316
seemed
to lighten (shine), i.e., show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
#3
ἐνώπιον
G1799
to
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#4
αὐταῖς
G846
their
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
ὡσεὶ
G5616
as
as if
#6
λῆρος
G3026
idle tales
twaddle, i.e., an incredible story
#7
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ῥήματα
G4487
words
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
#9
αὐταῖς
G846
their
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
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἠπίστουν
G569
not
to be unbelieving, i.e., (transitively) disbelieve, or (by implication) disobey
#12
αὐταῖς
G846
their
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

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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