Luke 24:22

Authorized King James Version

Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀλλὰ
Yea
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#2
καὶ
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#3
γυναῖκές
women
a woman; specially, a wife
#4
τινες
and certain
some or any person or object
#5
ἐξ
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#6
ἡμῶν
our company
of (or from) us
#7
ἐξέστησαν
astonished
to put (stand) out of wits, i.e., astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane
#8
ἡμᾶς
us
us
#9
γενόμεναι
which were
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#10
ὀρθριαὶ
early
in the dawn, i.e., up at day-break
#11
ἐπὶ
at
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#12
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
μνημεῖον
the sepulchre
a remembrance, i.e., cenotaph (place of interment)

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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