Luke 4:2

Authorized King James Version

Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἡμέραις
G2250
days
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
#2
τεσσαράκοντα
G5062
forty
forty
#3
πειραζόμενος
G3985
Being
to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
#4
ὑπὸ
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
διαβόλου
G1228
the devil
a traducer; specially, satan (compare h7854)
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
οὐκ
G3756
nothing
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#9
ἔφαγεν
G5315
he did eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#10
οὐδὲν
G3762
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#11
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#12
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἡμέραις
G2250
days
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
#14
ἐκείναις
G1565
those
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
συντελεσθεισῶν
G4931
were ended
to complete entirely; generally, to execute (literally or figuratively)
#17
αὐτῶν
G846
when they
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
#18
ὕστερον
G5305
he afterward
more lately, i.e., eventually
#19
ἐπείνασεν
G3983
hungered
to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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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