Luke 3:14

Authorized King James Version

And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐπηρώτων
G1905
demanded
to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
αὐτούς
G846
of him
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
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
στρατευόμενοι
G4754
the soldiers
to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
#6
λέγοντες
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἡμεῖς
G2249
shall we
we (only used when emphatic)
#9
Τί
G5101
what
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#10
ποιήσομεν
G4160
do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
εἶπεν
G2036
he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#13
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,
#14
αὐτούς
G846
of him
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
#15
Μηδένα
G3367
to no man
not even one (man, woman, thing)
#16
διασείσητε
G1286
Do violence
to shake thoroughly, i.e., (figuratively) to intimidate
#17
μηδὲ
G3366
neither
but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
#18
συκοφαντήσητε
G4811
accuse any falsely
to be a fig-informer (reporter of the law forbidding the exportation of figs from greece), "sycophant", i.e., (genitive and by extension) to defraud (
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἀρκεῖσθε
G714
be content
properly, to ward off, i.e., (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
#21
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ὀψωνίοις
G3800
wages
rations for a soldier, i.e., (by extension) his stipend or pay
#23
ὑμῶν
G5216
with your
of (from or concerning) you

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 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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