Luke 24:12

Authorized King James Version

Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
Then
but, and, etc
#3
Πέτρος
G4074
Peter
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
#4
ἀναστὰς
G450
arose
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#5
ἔδραμεν
G5143
and ran
which uses ????? <pronunciation strongs="drem'-o"/> (the base of g1408) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figurativ
#6
ἐπὶ
G1909
unto
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#7
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
μνημεῖον
G3419
the sepulchre
a remembrance, i.e., cenotaph (place of interment)
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
παρακύψας
G3879
stooping down
to bend beside, i.e., lean over (so as to peer within)
#11
βλέπει
G991
he beheld
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#12
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ὀθόνια
G3608
the linen clothes
a linen bandage
#14
κείμενα
G2749
laid
to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
#15
μόνα
G3441
by themselves
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
#16
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
departed
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#18
πρὸς
G4314
in
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,
#19
ἑαυτὸν
G1438
himself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#20
θαυμάζων
G2296
wondering
to wonder; by implication, to admire
#21
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
γεγονός
G1096
at that which was come to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

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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