Luke 24:30

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to 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
ἐγένετο
G1096
it came to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#3
ἐν
G1722
as
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
κατακλιθῆναι
G2625
sat at meat
to recline down, i.e., (specially) to take a place at table
#6
αὐτοῖς·
G846
he
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
#7
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#8
αὐτοῖς·
G846
he
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
#9
λαβὼν
G2983
he took
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#10
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἄρτον
G740
bread
bread (as raised) or a loaf
#12
εὐλόγησεν
G2127
and blessed
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
κλάσας
G2806
brake
to break (specially, of bread)
#15
ἐπεδίδου
G1929
and gave
to give over (by hand or surrender)
#16
αὐτοῖς·
G846
he
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

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

Questions for Reflection

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

Topics

People

Study Resources