Luke 5:29

Authorized King James Version

And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.

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
ἐποίησεν
G4160
made
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#3
δοχὴν
G1403
feast
a reception, i.e., convivial entertainment
#4
μεγάλην
G3173
a great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#5
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
Λευὶς
G3018
Levi
lewis (i.e., levi), a christian
#7
αὐτῶν
G846
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
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
οἰκίᾳ
G3614
house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#11
αὐτῶν
G846
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
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἦσαν
G2258
there was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#14
ὄχλος
G3793
company
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#15
τελωνῶν
G5057
of publicans
a tax-farmer, i.e., collector of public revenue
#16
πολὺς
G4183
a great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
ἄλλων
G243
of others
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#19
οἳ
G3739
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#20
ἦσαν
G2258
there was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#21
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#22
αὐτῶν
G846
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
#23
κατακείμενοι
G2621
sat down
to lie down, i.e., (by implication) be sick; specially, to recline at a meal

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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.

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