Luke 5:26

Authorized King James Version

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

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

ἔκστασις

G1611

amazed

a displacement of the mind, i.e., bewilderment, "ecstasy"

ἔλαβεν

G2983

they were

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

ἅπαντας

G537

all

absolutely all or (singular) every one

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἐδόξαζον

G1392

they glorified

to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)

τὸν

G3588

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

θεόν

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#10

ἐπλήσθησαν

G4130

were filled

to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)

#11

φόβου

G5401

with fear

alarm or fright

#12

λέγοντες

G3004

saying

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

#13

ὅτι

G3754

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#14

Εἴδομεν

G1492

We have seen

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

#15

παράδοξα

G3861

strange things

contrary to expectation, i.e., extraordinary ("paradox")

#16

σήμερον

G4594

to day

on the (i.e., this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e., at present, hitherto)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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.

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 this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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Luke 5:26

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