Luke 24:46

Authorized King James Version

And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

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
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
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
#4
ὅτι
G3754
Thus
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#5
οὕτως
G3779
thus
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#6
γέγραπται
G1125
it is written
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
οὕτως
G3779
thus
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#9
ἔδει
G1163
it behoved
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
#10
παθεῖν
G3958
to suffer
to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
#11
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Χριστὸν
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἀναστῆναι
G450
to rise
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#15
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#16
νεκρῶν
G3498
the dead
dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
#17
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
τρίτῃ
G5154
the third
third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
#19
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
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

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Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 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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