Luke 24:19

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἶπον

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

Ποῖα

G4169

What things

individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

εἶπον

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

Τὰ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

περὶ

G4012

Concerning

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#11

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#12

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

Ναζωραίου,

G3480

of Nazareth

a nazoraean, i.e., inhabitant of nazareth; by extension, a christian

#14

ὃς

G3739

which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#15

ἐγένετο

G1096

was

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

#16

ἀνὴρ

G435

a man (properly as an individual male)

#17

προφήτης

G4396

a prophet

a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

#18

δυνατὸς

G1415

mighty

powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible

#19

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#20

ἔργῳ

G2041

deed

toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

#21

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#22

λόγῳ

G3056

word

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

#23

ἐναντίον

G1726

before

(adverbially) in the presence (view) of

#24

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#25

θεοῦ

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#26

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#27

παντὸς

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#28

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#29

λαοῦ

G2992

the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 24 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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