Luke 4:29

Authorized King James Version

And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἀναστάντες
rose up
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#3
ἐξέβαλον
and thrust
to eject (literally or figuratively)
#4
αὐτόν·
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
#5
ἔξω
out of
out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively
#6
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
πόλις
city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#8
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἤγαγον
G71
led
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
#10
αὐτόν·
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
#11
ἕως
unto
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#12
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ὀφρύος
the brow
the eye-"brow" or forehead, i.e., (figuratively) the brink of a precipice
#14
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ὄρους
of the hill
a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
#16
ἐφ'
whereon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#17
οὗ
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
πόλις
city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#20
αὐτόν·
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
#21
ᾠκοδόμητο
was built
to be a house-builder, i.e., construct or (figuratively) confirm
#22
εἰς
that
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#23
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
κατακρημνίσαι
down headlong
to precipitate down
#25
αὐτόν·
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

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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