Luke 4:6

Authorized King James Version

And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

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
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
αὐτήν·
G846
it
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
#4
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
διάβολος
G1228
the devil
a traducer; specially, satan (compare h7854)
#6
Σοὶ
G4671
thee
to thee
#7
δίδωμι
G1325
I give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#8
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἐξουσίαν
G1849
power
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#10
ταύτην
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#11
ἅπασαν
G537
All
absolutely all or (singular) every one
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
δόξαν
G1391
the glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#15
αὐτήν·
G846
it
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
#16
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#17
ἐμοὶ
G1698
unto me
to me
#18
παραδέδοται
G3860
that is delivered
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ᾧ
G3739
to
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#21
ἐὰν
G1437
whomsoever
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#22
θέλω
G2309
I will
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
#23
δίδωμι
G1325
I give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#24
αὐτήν·
G846
it
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 universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of glory connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about glory, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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