Luke 4:14

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

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
ὑπέστρεψεν
G5290
returned
to turn under (behind), i.e., to return (literally or figuratively)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
δυνάμει
G1411
the power
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
#8
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
πνεύματος
G4151
of the Spirit
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#10
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#11
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Γαλιλαίαν
G1056
Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
φήμη
G5345
a fame
a saying, i.e., rumor ("fame")
#15
ἐξῆλθεν
G1831
there went out
to issue (literally or figuratively)
#16
καθ'
G2596
through
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#17
ὅλης
G3650
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#18
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
περιχώρου
G4066
the region round about
around the region, i.e., circumjacent (as noun, with g1093 implied vicinity)
#20
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#21
αὐτοῦ
G846
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

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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