Luke 5:27

Authorized King James Version

And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

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

μετὰ

G3326

after

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

ταῦτα

G5023

these things

ἐξῆλθεν

G1831

he went forth

to issue (literally or figuratively)

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἐθεάσατο

G2300

saw

to look closely at, i.e., (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit

τελώνην

G5057

a publican

a tax-farmer, i.e., collector of public revenue

ὀνόματι

G3686

named

a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

Λευὶν

G3018

Levi

lewis (i.e., levi), a christian

#10

καθήμενον

G2521

sitting

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

#11

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#12

τὸ

G3588

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

#13

τελώνιον

G5058

the receipt of custom

a tax-gatherer's place of business

#14

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#15

εἶπεν

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#16

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

Ἀκολούθει

G190

properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)

#18

μοι

G3427

to me

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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