Luke 24:29

Authorized King James Version

But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

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
παρεβιάσαντο
G3849
they constrained
to force contrary to (nature), i.e., compel (by entreaty)
#3
αὐτοῖς
G846
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
#4
λέγοντες
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#5
μεῖναι
G3306
Abide
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#6
μεθ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#7
ἡμῶν
G2257
us
of (or from) us
#8
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#9
πρὸς
G4314
toward
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,
#10
ἑσπέραν
G2073
evening
the evening
#11
ἐστὶν
G2076
it is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
κέκλικεν
G2827
is far spent
to slant or slope, i.e., incline or recline (literally or figuratively)
#14
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἡμέρα
G2250
the 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
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
εἰσῆλθεν
G1525
he went in
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#18
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
μεῖναι
G3306
Abide
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#20
σὺν
G4862
with
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
#21
αὐτοῖς
G846
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

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

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.

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