Luke 5:15

Authorized King James Version

But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
διήρχετο
G1330
abroad
to traverse (literally)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
μᾶλλον
G3123
so much the more
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
#4
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
λόγος
G3056
a fame
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#6
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#7
αὐτῶν·
G846
him
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
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
συνήρχοντο
G4905
came together
to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
#10
ὄχλοι
G3793
multitudes
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#11
πολλοὶ
G4183
great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#12
ἀκούειν
G191
to hear
to hear (in various senses)
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
θεραπεύεσθαι
G2323
to be healed
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
#15
ὑπ'
G5259
by
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#16
αὐτῶν·
G846
him
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
#17
ἀπὸ
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#18
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἀσθενειῶν
G769
infirmities
feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty
#20
αὐτῶν·
G846
him
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

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

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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