Luke 4:41

Authorized King James Version

And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐξήρχετο

G1831

came

to issue (literally or figuratively)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

καὶ

G2532

And

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

δαιμόνια

G1140

devils

a daemonic being; by extension a deity

ἀπὸ

G575

out of

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

πολλῶν

G4183

many

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

κράζοντα

G2896

crying out

properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)

καὶ

G2532

And

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

λέγοντα

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

#10

ὅτι

G3754

for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#11

Σὺ

G4771

Thou

thou

#12

εἶ

G1488

art

thou art

#13

ὁ

G3588

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

#14

Χριστὸν

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#15

ὁ

G3588

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

#16

υἱὸς

G5207

the Son

a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

#17

τοῦ

G3588

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

#18

θεοῦ

G2316

of God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#19

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#20

ἐπιτιμῶν

G2008

he rebuking

to tax upon, i.e., censure or admonish; by implication, forbid

#21

οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#22

εἴα

G1439

them suffered

to let be, i.e., permit or leave alone

#23

αὐτὸν

G846

that he

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

#24

λαλεῖν

G2980

to speak

to talk, i.e., utter words

#25

ὅτι

G3754

for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#26

ᾔδεισαν

G1492

they knew

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

#27

τὸν

G3588

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

#28

Χριστὸν

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#29

αὐτὸν

G846

that he

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

#30

εἶναι

G1511

was

to exist

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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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