Luke 4:39

Authorized King James Version

And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

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
ἐπιστὰς
G2186
he stood
to stand upon, i.e., be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal)
#3
ἐπάνω
G1883
over
up above, i.e., over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.)
#4
αὐτοῖς
G846
her
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
ἐπετίμησεν
G2008
and rebuked
to tax upon, i.e., censure or admonish; by implication, forbid
#6
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
πυρετῷ
G4446
the fever
inflamed, i.e., (by implication) feverish (as noun, fever)
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἀφῆκεν
G863
it left
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
#10
αὐτοῖς
G846
her
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
παραχρῆμα
G3916
and immediately
at the thing itself, i.e., instantly
#12
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#13
ἀναστᾶσα
G450
she arose
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#14
διηκόνει
G1247
ministered
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
#15
αὐτοῖς
G846
her
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 declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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