Luke 4:36

Authorized King James Version

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐγένετο

G1096

they were

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

θάμβος

G2285

amazed

stupefaction (by surprise), i.e., astonishment

ἐπὶ

G1909

all

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

πάντας

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

συνελάλουν

G4814

spake

to talk together, i.e., converse

πρὸς

G4314

among

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,

ἀλλήλους

G240

themselves

one another

#10

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

#11

Τίς

G5101

What

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#12

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

λόγος

G3056

a word

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

#14

οὗτος

G3778

is this

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#15

ὅτι

G3754

! for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#16

ἐν

G1722

with

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#17

ἐξουσίᾳ

G1849

authority

privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o

#18

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#19

δυνάμει

G1411

power

force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

#20

ἐπιτάσσει

G2004

he commandeth

to arrange upon, i.e., order

#21

τοῖς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#22

ἀκαθάρτοις

G169

the unclean

impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))

#23

πνεύμασιν

G4151

spirits

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

#24

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#25

ἐξέρχονται

G1831

they come out

to issue (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 4 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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