Luke 24:49

Authorized King James Version

And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

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
ἰδού,
G2400
behold
used as imperative lo!
#3
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#4
ἀποστέλλω
G649
send
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#5
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἐπαγγελίαν
G1860
the promise
an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
#7
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
πατρός
G3962
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#9
μου
G3450
of my
of me
#10
ἐφ'
G1909
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#11
ὑμᾶς·
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#12
ὑμεῖς
G5210
ye
you (as subjective of verb)
#13
δὲ
G1161
but
but, and, etc
#14
καθίσατε
G2523
tarry
to seat down, i.e., set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
#15
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#16
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
πόλει
G4172
the city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#18
Ἰερουσαλήμ,
G2419
of Jerusalem
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
#19
ἕως
G2193
until
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#20
οὗ
G3739
ye
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#21
ἐνδύσησθε
G1746
be endued
to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)
#22
δύναμιν
G1411
with power
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
#23
ἐξ
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
#24
ὕψους
G5311
on high
elevation, i.e., (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity

Analysis

This verse develops the covenant theme central to Luke. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of covenant 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 covenant 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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