Luke 5:19

Authorized King James Version

And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
μὴ
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#3
εὑρόντες
find
to find (literally or figuratively)
#4
διὰ
because
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#5
ποίας
what
individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
#6
εἰσενέγκωσιν
in
to carry inward (literally or figuratively)
#7
αὐτὸν
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
διὰ
because
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#9
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ὄχλον
of the multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#11
ἀναβάντες
they went
to go up (literally or figuratively)
#12
ἐπὶ
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#13
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
δῶμα
the housetop
properly, an edifice, i.e., (specially) a roof
#15
διὰ
because
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#16
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κεράμων
the tiling
earthenware, i.e., a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning)
#18
καθῆκαν
and let
and ???? (to send); to lower
#19
αὐτὸν
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
#20
σὺν
with
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
#21
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
κλινιδίῳ
his couch
a pallet or little couch
#23
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#24
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
μέσον
the midst
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
#26
ἔμπροσθεν
before
in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
#27
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

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

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