Luke 24:39

Authorized King James Version

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἴδετε
G1492
Behold
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#2
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
χεῖράς
G5495
hands
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
#4
μου
G3450
my
of me
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#8
μου
G3450
my
of me
#9
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#10
αὐτός·
G846
myself
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
#11
ἐγώ
G1473
I
i, me
#12
εἰμι
G1510
it is
i exist (used only when emphatic)
#13
ψηλαφήσατέ
G5584
handle
to manipulate, i.e., verify by contact; figuratively, to search for
#14
με
G3165
me
me
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἴδετε
G1492
Behold
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#17
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#18
πνεῦμα
G4151
a spirit
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#19
σάρκα
G4561
flesh
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e., (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or
#20
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
ὀστέα
G3747
bones
a bone
#22
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#23
ἔχοντα
G2192
hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#24
καθὼς
G2531
as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#25
ἐμὲ
G1691
me
me
#26
θεωρεῖτε
G2334
ye see
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
#27
ἔχοντα
G2192
hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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