Luke 24:44

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Εἶπεν

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

αὐτοῖς

G846

unto them

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

Οὗτοι

G3778

These

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

τῷ

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

λόγοι

G3056

are the words

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

οὓς

G3739

which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ἐλάλησα

G2980

I spake

to talk, i.e., utter words

πρὸς

G4314

unto

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

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#11

ἔτι

G2089

I was yet

"yet," still (of time or degree)

#12

ὢν

G5607

while

being

#13

σὺν

G4862

with

with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi

#14

ὑμῖν

G5213

you

to (with or by) you

#15

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#16

δεῖ

G1163

must

also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)

#17

πληρωθῆναι

G4137

be fulfilled

to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute

#18

πάντα

G3956

all things

all, any, every, the whole

#19

τῷ

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#20

γεγραμμένα

G1125

were written

to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe

#21

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#22

τῷ

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

νόμῳ

G3551

the law

law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat

#24

Μωσέως

G3475

of Moses

moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver

#25

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#26

προφήταις

G4396

in the prophets

a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

#27

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#28

ψαλμοῖς

G5568

in the psalms

a set piece of music, i.e., a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the psalms

#29

περὶ

G4012

concerning

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#30

ἐμοῦ

G1700

of me

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Luke.

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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