Luke 24:32

Authorized King James Version

And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?

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
εἶπον
G2036
they said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
πρὸς
G4314
one to another
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,
#4
ἀλλήλους
G240
one another
#5
Οὐχὶ
G3780
not
not indeed
#6
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
καρδία
G2588
heart
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#8
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#9
καιομένη
G2545
burn
to set on fire, i.e., kindle or (by implication) consume
#10
ἦν
G2258
Did
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#11
ἐν
G1722
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#12
ἡμῖν
G2254
to us
to (or for, with, by) us
#13
ὡς
G5613
while
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#14
ἐλάλει
G2980
he talked
to talk, i.e., utter words
#15
ἡμῖν
G2254
to us
to (or for, with, by) us
#16
ἐν
G1722
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#17
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ὁδῷ
G3598
the way
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ὡς
G5613
while
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#21
διήνοιγεν
G1272
he opened
to open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound)
#22
ἡμῖν
G2254
to us
to (or for, with, by) us
#23
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
γραφάς
G1124
the scriptures
a document, i.e., holy writ (or its contents or a statement in it)

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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