Luke 5:25

Authorized King James Version

And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

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
παραχρῆμα
G3916
immediately
at the thing itself, i.e., instantly
#3
ἀναστὰς
G450
he rose up
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#4
ἐνώπιον
G1799
before
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#5
αὐτοῦ
G846
them
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
#6
ἄρας
G142
and took up
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh
#7
ἐφ'
G1909
that whereon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#8
ᾧ
G3739
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#9
κατέκειτο
G2621
he lay
to lie down, i.e., (by implication) be sick; specially, to recline at a meal
#10
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
and departed
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#11
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#12
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
οἶκον
G3624
house
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
#14
αὐτοῦ
G846
them
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
#15
δοξάζων
G1392
glorifying
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
#16
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
θεόν
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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