Luke 4:33

Authorized King James Version

And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

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
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
τῇ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
συναγωγῇ
the synagogue
an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church
#5
ἦν
there was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#6
ἄνθρωπος
a man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#7
ἔχων
which had
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#8
πνεῦμα
a 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
#9
δαιμονίου
devil
a daemonic being; by extension a deity
#10
ἀκαθάρτου
of an unclean
impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
#11
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἀνέκραξεν
cried out
to scream up (aloud)
#13
φωνῇ
voice
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#14
μεγάλῃ
with a loud
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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