Luke 5:30

Authorized King James Version

But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
But
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἐγόγγυζον
G1111
murmured
to grumble
#3
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
γραμματεῖς
G1122
scribes
a professional writer
#5
αὐτοῦ,
G846
his
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
καὶ
G2532
But
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Φαρισαῖοι
G5330
Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#9
πρὸς
G4314
against
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#10
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
μαθητὰς
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#12
αὐτοῦ,
G846
his
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
#13
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
#14
Διατί
G1302
Why
through what cause ?, i.e., why?
#15
μετὰ
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#16
τελωνῶν
G5057
publicans
a tax-farmer, i.e., collector of public revenue
#17
καὶ
G2532
But
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
ἁμαρτωλῶν
G268
sinners
sinful, i.e., a sinner
#19
ἐσθίετε
G2068
do ye eat
used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
#20
καὶ
G2532
But
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
πίνετε;
G4095
drink
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)

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

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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