Luke 5:17

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

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

it came to pass

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

ἐν

G1722

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

μιᾷ

G1520

one

τῶν

G3588

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

ἡμερῶν

G2250

day

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

καὶ

G2532

And

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

αὐτούς

G846

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

ἦν

G2258

there were

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

#10

διδάσκων

G1321

teaching

to teach (in the same broad application)

#11

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#12

ἦν

G2258

there were

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

#13

καθήμενοι

G2521

sitting by

and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside

#14

Φαρισαῖοι

G5330

Pharisees

a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary

#15

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#16

νομοδιδάσκαλοι

G3547

doctors of the law

an expounder of the (jewish) law, i.e., a rabbi

#17

οἳ

G3739

which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#18

ἦν

G2258

there were

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

#19

ἐληλυθότες

G2064

come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#20

ἐκ

G1537

out of

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#21

πάσης

G3956

every

all, any, every, the whole

#22

κώμης

G2968

town

a hamlet (as if laid down)

#23

τῆς

G3588

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

#24

Γαλιλαίας

G1056

of Galilee

galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine

#25

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#26

Ἰουδαίας

G2449

Judaea

the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine

#27

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#28

Ἰερουσαλήμ·

G2419

Jerusalem

hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine

#29

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#30

δύναμις

G1411

the power

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

#31

κυρίου

G2962

of the Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#32

ἦν

G2258

there were

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

#33

εἰς

G1519

present to

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#34

τὸ

G3588

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

#35

ἰᾶσθαι

G2390

heal

to cure (literally or figuratively)

#36

αὐτούς

G846

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 sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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 does this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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