Luke 24:13

Authorized King James Version

And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.

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
ἰδού,
G2400
behold
used as imperative lo!
#3
δύο
G1417
two
"two"
#4
ἐξ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
αὐτῇ
G846
same
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
#6
ἦσαν
G2258
went
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#7
πορευόμενοι
G4198
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#8
ἐν
G1722
that
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
αὐτῇ
G846
same
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
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
day
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
#12
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#13
κώμην
G2968
a village
a hamlet (as if laid down)
#14
ἀπέχουσαν
G568
which was
(actively) to have out, i.e., receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e., be distant (literally or figuratively)
#15
σταδίους
G4712
furlongs
a stade or certain measure of distance; by implication, a stadium or race-course
#16
ἑξήκοντα
G1835
about threescore
sixty
#17
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#18
Ἰερουσαλήμ
G2419
Jerusalem
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
#19
ᾗ
G3739
called
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#20
ὄνομα
G3686
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#21
Ἐμμαοῦς
G1695
Emmaus
emmaus, a place in palestine

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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