Luke 3:11

Authorized King James Version

He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
He answereth
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#2
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#3
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#4
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
#5
Ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἔχων
G2192
He that hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#7
δύο
G1417
two
"two"
#8
χιτῶνας
G5509
coats
a tunic or shirt
#9
μεταδότω
G3330
let him impart
to give over, i.e., share
#10
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
μὴ
G3361
none
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#12
ἔχων
G2192
He that hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἔχων
G2192
He that hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#16
βρώματα
G1033
meat
food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the jewish law
#17
ὁμοίως
G3668
likewise
similarly
#18
ποιείτω
G4160
let him do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

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 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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